Richard Smallwood, the gospel musician and composer of “Total Praise,” was 77 years old at the time of his death on December 30, 2025.

Quick Scoop

  • Richard Smallwood was born on November 30, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
  • He died on December 30, 2025, in Sandy Spring, Maryland, at the age of 77.
  • Up until his passing in late 2025, he was widely celebrated as one of the most influential figures in modern gospel music, known for blending classical elements with traditional gospel.

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There are other people named Richard Smallwood, including:

  • An English footballer born December 29, 1990, who would be in his mid-30s as of late 2025.
  • An American man named Richard B. Smallwood from Tennessee, who died at age 55 in 2020 (a different person from the gospel musician).

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