Richard Smallwood was a legendary music composer, whose songs have touched millions of people around the world. Richard was well-known for his much-loved song, Total Praise. Over the years, his music played a major role in shaping the music taste for more than 50 years. However, on December 30, 2025, Richard passed away at the age of 77. His death has left the music industry heartbroken. Amid that, read on to know the cause of his tragic death.
Richard Smallwood’s cause of death
Richard Smallwood, the music composer behind songs like Trust Me, Angels, My Everything, Thank You, Total Praise and more, passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 77. Reportedly, he took his last breath in Sandy Spring, Maryland. According to multiple reports, the legendary singer passed away due to complications from kidney failure. His publicist, Bill Carpenter had confirmed the cause of Richard’s death.
