Overview
- His son, Carlton Hudgens II, confirmed the death in a Facebook post Sunday; no cause was disclosed.
- Reports note the singer suffered a serious stroke in 2019 that preceded later health issues.
- "Everlasting Love" became his breakout hit in 1974, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)" earned a Grammy nomination and became a sampling and soundtrack favorite.
- The Detroit native began performing as "Little Carl" in the 1960s and last released the gospel album God Is Good in 2010, as artists including Con Funk Shun shared tributes.