Angela Stribling, a longtime BET personality and radio host, has died following a two-year battle with brain cancer. She was 58.

Her husband, Ken Washington, announced Stribling’s death in a post shared to his Instagram account, according to People.

“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.”

“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,” Washington continued. “We were married for four wonderful years, and she changed my life for the better in every possible way.”

“Angela leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, kindness, inspiration and a voice and spirit that will never be forgotten. A celebration of life will be held in Washington, D.C., date and venue to be announced,” the grieving husband added. “Rest peacefully, my love. You will be missed more than words can ever say. ❤️.”

How Stribling became one of the pioneering Black women in television and radio

Stribling became a familiar face during BET’s early years, spending four years hosting Screen Scene, the network’s entertainment news program. She later helped launch BET Jazz, hosting Jazz Central alongside Ramsey Lewis and Lou Rawls, as well as BET Jazz Discovery and BET Jazz Scene, according to People and WHUR.

Her career also included local television and radio. She worked at WJZ-TV in Baltimore and WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C., before becoming the first woman to host WHUR’s Original Quiet Storm, a format that originated at Howard University in 1976.

Stribling later hosted her long-running program Pillow Talk with Angela, a late-night program focused on relationships, conversation and music. She also worked as a voiceover artist, lending her voice to national campaigns.

Throughout her career, Stribling interviewed notable figures including Bill Clinton, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Janet Jackson, 50 Cent, Brandy and Sterling K. Brown, according to People.

She was also a classically trained jazz vocalist who performed in the U.S. and internationally, sharing the stage with artists including Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan.

Former friends and colleagues speak out following Stribling’s death

Former BET journalist Ed Gordon, who worked with Stribling at the network, remembered her in a Facebook post following her death.

“We worked together and became friends during our years at the network and remained friends once we both moved on to other opportunities,” Gordon wrote, according to People, describing Stribling as “a sweet soul.”

WHUR General Manager Sean Plater also paid tribute to Stribling, remembering her impact on the station and the audiences she reached throughout her career.

“Angela Stribling was a remarkable talent, but what made her truly special was the person she was. Her voice was beautiful, her presence was calming, and her spirit was genuine. She had a way of making people feel welcome and valued, and that gift extended far beyond the radio. Angela was part of the WHUR family, and her loss is deeply felt by all of us. We will remember her not only for the incredible career she built, but for the love, kindness and light she shared with so many people,” he wrote.

A celebration of Stribling’s life will be held in Washington, D.C. Details have not yet been announced.