The famous gospel singer Walter Hawkins has died of pancreatic cancer on Sunday. His death was reported by Edwin Hawkins (his brother). Hawkins was sixty one years old and was one of the most popular and loved pastor and gospel singers. Walter Hawkins hailed from California and received a master’s degree in divinity from ‘University of California’. He recorded his 1st album “Do your Best” during his university years. He founded the ‘love center church’ in 1973 and became a pastor. He formed a choir at the church and recorded several albums during the eighties. In 1980 he won a Grammy award for ‘The lord’s prayer’ and performed at the award’s ceremony.
His ‘Love alive’ albums were considerably successful. The 3rd album in Love-Alive series was released in 1990 and remained on top of gospel charts for more than 30 weeks. Nearly one million copies of the album were reportedly sold. The 4th album in Love-Alive series was also a huge success. In 1992 Walter Hawkins was ordained as a bishop.
He was married to Tramaine Hawkins and they had two children Jamie Hawkins (son) and Trystan Hawkins. The couple had divorced and Tramaine has married again. She is pursuing her career as a gospel singer. His elder brother Edwin Hawkins is also a gospel singer. Hawkins has left a great mark on the gospel music and some of his numbers have become immortal. The news of his death was 1st rumored on facebook. The funeral plans are yet not announced.
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