I Try’ and ‘I’m On Your Side’ Singer Passes Away at Age 70

Angela Bofill, the singer-songwriter known for hits like “I Try,” “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter,” and “I’m On Your Side,” has passed away at the age of 70.

The Cuban-Puerto Rican musician died at her daughter’s home in Vallejo, California, as confirmed by her friend and representative Rich Engel. The cause of death has not been disclosed yet. Engel shared the news of her passing on both Bofill’s Facebook page and in a post on social media.

Born on May 2, 1954, in Brooklyn, Angela Tomasa Bofill was a talented artist with a diverse background. She began her professional career in the 1970s and gained recognition with her first album, “Angie,” released in 1978. This album featured popular songs like “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter” and “Under the Moon and Over the Sky.”

Throughout her career, Bofill continued to release successful albums, becoming one of the first Latina singers to make an impact in the R&B and jazz markets. Despite facing health challenges, including two strokes in 2006 and 2007, she remained resilient and continued to share her music with fans.

Angela Bofill’s legacy as a singer-songwriter will live on, and she will be remembered for her contributions to the music industry. Her funeral is scheduled to take place at St. Dominic’s Church in Vallejo on June 28 at 1 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Chris, and daughter Shauna.

/Digital Sauce

• Angela Bofill, singer-songwriter known for hits like "I Try," has died at 70
• She was born in Brooklyn to a Cuban father and Puerto Rican mother
• Bofill had a successful career in the 1970s and 1980s with hits like "This Time I’ll Be Sweeter" and "I’m On Your Side"
• She suffered two strokes in 2006 and 2007, which impacted her ability to perform
• Bofill was inducted into the Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023
• Funeral will be held on June 28 in Vallejo, California