Latest News About Clarence Carter

Here’s the latest on Clarence Carter.

• Reports indicate that Clarence Carter, the American soul singer known for hits like “Patches” and “Slip Away,” has died at age 90 after a battle with prostate cancer and complications related to pneumonia. This news circulated in mid-May 2026 with multiple outlets reporting his passing.[2][8]

• Confirmed biographical details note Carter was born January 14, 1936, and became a prominent figure in Southern soul in the late 1960s and 1970s, achieving Top 10 hits with “Patches” and “Slip Away”. His death date is reported as May 13 or May 14, 2026, with various outlets listing the age as 90.[2]

• Coverage emphasizes his influence on the genre and notes tributes and retrospectives are beginning to appear across entertainment outlets following the announcement.[1][8]

Representative sources you can check for the latest developments:

• Deadline: Clarence Carter Dies: ‘Slip Away', ‘Patches' Singer Was 90; Raunchy Song ‘Strokin' Found Second Life In Eddie Murphy's ‘The Nutty Professor'.[8]
• American Songwriter: Souther Soul Hitmaker Dead at 90.[9]
• Wikipedia entry for Clarence Carter (for a consolidated biographical overview, including death details).[2]

If you’d like, I can pull the most-up-to-date articles from specific outlets or summarize any tributes and notable posthumous mentions. Would you like a focused roundup from entertainment outlets, or a broader media synthesis?

Citations:

• Reports of death and age:[8][2]
• Biographical context and hits:[2]
• Additional coverage and tributes:[1][9]