American Gospel singer Micah Stampley is bereaved as his 15-year-old daughter gave up the ghost on Tuesday, October 22.
A statement from Stampley’s spokesperson, David Robinson, said Mary died “due to complications with a seizure” on Tuesday, October 22nd.
“Funeral arrangements and ways to comfort the family will be shared as soon as details are confirmed,” the statement read.
Stampley has visited Nigeria several times to perform in different churches and Christian gatherings. Clergyman, Paul Adefarasin and gospel act, Nathaniel Bassey, have taken to social media to mourn the passing of Mary.
Read what they wrote below.
Nathaniel Bassey wrote:
‘Broken to hear the passing of your daughter @officialmicahstampley and Heidi Stampley.
Sometimes you can’t just find words. After seeing this I could barely sleep. But Brother, we have hope. One that never fades.
May the Holy Spirit minister to you all like never before even at this time.
We are praying for you.
Peace & Love to you my brother and sister.’
Micah Stampley, who has been nominated for several Dove and Stellar Awards, lives in Fayetteville. He and his wife, Heidi, own Orleans Brews and Beignets.
Stampley’s 2005 debut CD, “The Songbook of Micah,” debuted at No. 3 and included hits like “War Cry” and “Take My Life.”
