Instagram/Barbara Carr Music Soul and blues legend Barbara Carr has died at 85. Her family confirms she passed peacefully. Remembering her powerful voice and iconic career. April 29, 2026 AceShowbiz - Barbara Carr, the revered soul and blues singer, passed away on April 15, 2026, at the age of 85 in Maryville, Illinois, her family has confirmed in a heartfelt tribute. The family shared that Barbara Carr died peacefully "surrounded by family", honoring her enduring legacy as a powerful voice in the soul and blues music genres.