American R&B singer Joyce Sims has died at the age of 63. This was announced by event organizer CJ Carlos. “After speaking to her loved ones tonight, it is with a heavy heart that I write the news that Joyce Sims has passed away,” Carlos wrote.
“Joyce was a great singer-songwriter who had so many hits in the ’80s,” he added. “I feel for her partner Errol, their children and close family.” Sims was scheduled to perform at a concert series in Portugal organized by Carlos in May 2023.
Since then, Sims’ family members have also directly confirmed her death. “My heart is broken,” Annette Ramsey, a sister of Sims, wrote on Facebook.. “I will always remember the happy times we shared, the love and support you gave me will not.” disappear. i love you big sister RIP.” Another sister, Debbie Sims Hall, wrote of Joyve Sims as a “beautiful soul inside and out” who “will truly be missed.”
Sims released her debut album Come Into My Life in 1987. Their first single “(You Are My) All and All” reached number 6 in the US dance charts. The title song became a hit and reached number 4 in the charts in Germany. Other successful singles include “Lifetime Love” and “Walk Away.”