Gospel singer-extraordinaire LaShun Pace passed away on Monday. She was 60 years old.
A message posted to her official Twitter account shared the devastating news.
“It is with deep sorrow the Pace family announces the transition of #LashunPace official details forthcoming.”
It is with deep sorrow the Pace family announces the transition of #LashunPace official details forthcoming. pic.twitter.com/BvZafos0mF
— Official LaShun Pace (@OfficialLashun) March 21, 2022
The news of her passing quickly spread on social media. Fans shared prayers, condolences and clips of the beloved gospel singer’s most outstanding performances.
They are singing together again in Heaven. RIH #lashunpace #duranicepace pic.twitter.com/XZTbKZqHT2
— Philip Chancellor V Newman-Abbott-Winters-Bell (@mrtubetalk) March 21, 2022
A legend, a vocalist, and now, a literal angel! ? She will be so missed. Rest in peace, Lashun!#RIPLashunPace #LashunPace pic.twitter.com/B4GcAd5vBO
— The Third King (@thirdking0208) March 21, 2022
Y’all, we done lost a Gospel Legend. RIP Lashun Pace ?? pic.twitter.com/buMLnAndx0
— The V A U L T ? (@_TooUnderratedX) March 21, 2022
Nah… I Aint Okay…. Nahh this aint fair???? THIS WAS MY FAVORITE PERFORMANCE… I would just watch this over and over again… cant believe I’m typing this #ripLashunPace #LaShunPace pic.twitter.com/K39mIUITRN
— Get Laura, Get Laura, Get Laura!! (@JoshDaWay) March 21, 2022
WELL DONE ? LASHUN PACE ?
My tribute to a vocalist that has inspired and influenced me vocally since I was a child.
? Well Done Thy Good And Faithful Servant ?#LaShunPace ? pic.twitter.com/wHc5mN05zu— Prez Blackmon (@prezblackmon) March 21, 2022
Earlier this year, Pace’s 1996 gospel hit “Act Like You Know” trended on TikTok with Black users. In January, the #ActLikeYouKnow challenge revived the 90s worship classic after skits using the song took the internet by storm. Also singing on “Act Like You Know” was Pace’s older sister Duranice, who preceded her in death in January 2021.
Pace was a member of the renowned Anointed Pace Sisters. The Atlanta natives were comprised of nine sisters– Latrice, Tarrian LaShun, Melonda, Duranice, Phyllis, Dejauii, Leslie, Lydia and June. The Church of God In Christ (COGIC) members got their start singing in churches and also ventured out to local talent shows. Because of their outstanding talent, they won Best Gospel Group at COGIC conventions during the 70s. LaShun released her first solo album in 1991.
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Our prayers go out to the Pace family during this time.
