Jean Knight's singing career had seemingly run its course. Then came her massive hit "Mr. Big Stuff" to change everything.

*“Mr. Big Stuff” singer Jean Knight has passed away at 80. The New Orleans native died Wednesday (Nov. 22) of natural causes in Tampa, Florida, the Associated Press reports. “Jean Knight’s legacy is ...

Jean Knight, the New Orleans-born soul singer behind the infectious 1971 hit "Mr. Big Stuff," has died. She was 80. 'Mr. Big Stuff' singer Jean Knight has died at age 80 JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Jean ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — Jean Knight, a New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” has died at 80. Family, friends, fans and veterans of the music world mourned the loss of the ...

The R&B singer and New Orleans native was inducted into the Louisiana Music Commission Hall of Fame in 2007. Legendary R&B singer Jean Knight, best known for her hit single "Mr. Big Stuff," has died ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — Jean Knight, a New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit "Mr. Big Stuff," has died at 80. Family, friends, fans and veterans of the music world mourned the loss of the ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — Jean Knight, a New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” has died at 80.