Queens of Soul at the BBC (2015) featured a cast of 7 tracked actors. Of these, 4 (57%) are still alive today and 3 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Gladys Knight, age 82. This film starred Aretha Franklin and Roberta Flack.
57% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 57% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 75.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
2018
2025
Cast7 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aretha Franklin Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) | Deceased | 25/03/1942 | 76 | 16/08/2018 | 73 |
 Roberta Flack Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) | Deceased | 10/02/1937 | 88 | 24/02/2025 | 78 |
 Gladys Knight Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) | Living | 28/05/1944 | 82 | — | 71 |
 Randy Crawford Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) | Living | 18/02/1952 | 74 | — | 63 |
 Angie Stone Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) | Deceased | 18/12/1961 | 63 | 01/03/2025 | 54 |
 Mary J. Blige Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) | Living | 11/01/1971 | 55 | — | 44 |
 Beyoncé Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) | Living | 04/09/1981 | 45 | — | 34 |