Phyllis tells the story of when Gregory Hines was temporarily fired from the Broadway smash "Sophisticated Ladies." The audio is from the 1982 Fresh Air interview on NPR. | Phyllis Hyman

This story has been twisted to fit a false narrative. Thank you Gordon Chambers for always spreading the truth about Phyllis. There was no ongoing beef between Phyllis and Whitney. Phyllis was a mentor and big sister to many in the industry including Whitney. That is who she was. I wish more people would speak up about that side of her. And it should not go unspoken: Alyson Williams always gives Phyllis her flowers. She loved her! And God bless you, Clay Cane, for always shining a light on Phyll

In this 1987 clip, Phyllis discusses her relationship with then-boyfriend, Tad Fennar, and her feelings about marriage and children. | Phyllis Hyman

This interview aired on Dec 30, 1986. It was the Living All Alone era, and a new beginning for Phyllis. Although she had been dealt some career blows, she pressed forward and found a way to make a living. If only that one-woman show had come to fruition. Video credit: K. Ford | Phyllis Hyman

Phyllis’s humanitarianism should always be revered. Giving back and helping others was very important to her. She had a big heart. This is her 1977 Live performance of “Was Yesterday Such A Long Time Ago” on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Video credit: ShoutFactoryVEVO/YouTube | Phyllis Hyman