Grave Hunter Minnie Ripperton D.O.B.: November 8, 1947 (Chicago, IL) D.O.D.: July 12, 1979 (Los Angeles, CA) Cause of Death: Cancer Location: Westwood Memorial; Section D Biographical Notes: She was a famous singer that had a five octave range. Sang "Lovin' You". She also did quite a bit of back up vocal work for Etta Jones, Roberta Flack and Quincy Jones. She developed breast cancer and became an activist for breast cancer awareness.