Angela Stribling, a pioneer host on BET and a radio icon, has passed away this week at the age of 58 after battling brain cancer. The tragic news was confirmed by her husband, Ken Washington, on Sunday, September 27th, in an Instagram post.
“It is with a broken heart that I share that my beloved wife, Angela Marie Stribling, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 26, after a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer,” he wrote. “Her sister Darlene and I were by her side.”
He continued, “Angela always saw the goodness in people. Where others saw challenges, she saw possibilities, and she had a remarkable gift for bringing out the very best in everyone around her. We were married for four wonderful years, and she changed my life for the better in every possible way.”
Washington confirmed that a celebration of life ceremony will be held in Washington, D.C., though he said a date and venue will be announced later.
Stribling established her name during the early years of BET, becoming one of the network’s most recognizable personalities as the co-host of Screen Scene and a figure who often appeared on, Video Soul. She also co-hosted Jazz Central. She also became the first woman to ever host Quiet Storm on WHUR. She also launched Pillow Talk with Angela, a late-night program on WHUR that also broadcast on SiriusXM.
Angela Stribling Tribute
Former BET journalist Ed Gordon, who worked alongside Stribling, shared a heartfelt tribute on Facebook following the news of her passing.
“So very sad to hear Angela Stribling has passed away. We worked together and became friends during our years at the network and remained friends once we both moved on to other opportunities. Her years at BET saw her host a number of shows and her sultry voice made her a staple on radio in the DC area and on Sirius,” he wrote. “During our last conversation, she told me that she and her husband would be spending more time in DC after being out west for a number of years. My prayers and best go out to him and her other loved ones. She was a sweet soul, RIP.”
