Gospel Great LaShun Pace Passes Away At Age 60

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.”

 

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. 

 

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.

 

@officialshaylinb Cmon Kanye East cough up that Donda money ? #actlikeyouknow #viral #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #trend ♬ original sound – zaq ?

@nene_la_shiro Somebody always wanna be in competition ? #NENETRIBE #funny #comedy #humor #fyp #viral #actlikeyouknow ♬ original sound – zaq ?

@chaseingj When that time of month is over, and y’all both know what’s up next ? #actlikeyouknow

#couplecomedy #couplelove #lesbiancouples #lgbtcouples #timeofthemonthproblems #atlanta #atlcouples #fyp #foryoupage #10k #followus ♬ original sound – zaq ?

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.

Our prayers go out to the Pace family during this time.