Angela Marie Stribling, a pioneering BET host and longtime Washington, D.C., radio voice, died on September 26, 2026, at age 58. Her husband said the cause was brain cancer, which she had fought for two years. This article covers her death, her career on television and radio, and what is publicly known about her life and family.
Latest Update: October 3, 2026
As of October 3, 2026, her husband, Ken Washington, shared the news on Instagram on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He wrote that she died peacefully at home on Saturday, September 26, after a two-year battle with brain cancer, with him and her sister Darlene by her side. WJLA, where she once hosted a daytime show, reported the news, as did Complex and an AP-based report published by regional newspapers. Complex notes that his announcement confirmed the illness after early reports gave no cause. A celebration of life in Washington, D.C., is being planned, and I found no date yet.
Who Was Angela Stribling?
Angela Stribling was a television host, radio personality and jazz singer. National audiences knew her from BET in the 1990s. Washington-area listeners knew her warm voice from decades on WHUR-FM, where, according to the station, she was the first woman to host the original “Quiet Storm” program, which began at Howard University in 1976.
Background / Early Life
She was born in Buffalo, New York, and studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, according to the AP-based report. She told Copa Style Magazine that a job with American Airlines brought her to the Washington, D.C., area. She said mentors and peers encouraged her to choose a career that used her voice, and that is how her media career began.
Career Path
BET
Stribling co-hosted BET’s Screen Scene, an entertainment news program, and appeared on Video Soul, according to Complex. An online obituary says her BET work also included launching Jazz Central, a jazz-focused program.
WHUR and Radio
WHUR called her warm, soothing voice part of the soundtrack of Washington-area radio for decades. Her later radio work included a program called Pillow Talk With Angela, according to WJLA.
WJLA
She hosted WJLA’s Let’s Talk Live! from 2014 to 2019, according to the station. She was also a singer and vocalist.
Angela Stribling Age
She was 58 when she died on September 26, 2026. Her exact birth date has not been verified in the sources I found. The AP-based report says she celebrated her final birthday on Facebook in October, so her birthday falls in October. I did not find a birth year in a primary source.
Angela Stribling Cause of Death
Her husband said she died of brain cancer after a two-year illness. The type of brain cancer has not been made public in the sources I checked. Complex describes the battle as “short,” while her husband’s statement and WJLA both say two years. This page follows the husband’s statement.
Family and Husband
Stribling was married to Ken Washington, whom the AP-based report describes as her spouse of four years. Her sister, Darlene, was also by her side. I found no reliable information on her parents or any children, so none are stated.
Education
She studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology. I found no information on a degree.
Religion, Height and Net Worth
None of these has been publicly verified in the sources I reviewed, so none is stated. Treat any net-worth figure on a celebrity website as an estimate.
Quick Table
| Full Name | Angela Marie Stribling |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Age | 58 |
| Birth Date | Not verified; birthday in October |
| Birthplace | Buffalo, New York |
| Place of Death | At home |
| Cause of Death | Brain cancer after a two-year illness (per her husband) |
| Occupation | TV host, radio personality and jazz singer |
| Known For | BET’s Screen Scene and Jazz Central; WHUR’s “Quiet Storm”; WJLA’s Let’s Talk Live! |
| Education | Fashion Institute of Technology |
| Spouse | Ken Washington (married about four years) |
| Sibling | Sister Darlene |
| Memorial | Celebration of life planned in Washington, D.C.; date not announced |
Reader Questions
What was Angela Stribling’s cause of death?
Her husband said she died of brain cancer after a two-year battle.
When did Angela Stribling die?
She died at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
How old was Angela Stribling?
She was 58 years old.
What was Angela Stribling famous for?
She was known for co-hosting BET’s Screen Scene, launching Jazz Central and being the first woman to host WHUR’s “Quiet Storm.”
Who was Angela Stribling married to?
She was married to Ken Washington. The AP-based report describes him as her spouse of four years.
Is there a memorial for Angela Stribling?
A celebration of life is being planned in Washington, D.C. I found no date or location yet.
Where was Angela Stribling from?
She was born in Buffalo, New York, and later built her career in the Washington, D.C., area.
Wrap-Up
Angela Stribling spent more than three decades on television and radio, from BET’s early programs to hosting a daytime show on WJLA. She was a trailblazer on WHUR, a station central to Washington’s music culture, and the family has said she touched many lives.
Her husband’s statement is the main source for the cause and circumstances of her death. The details of her memorial have not yet been announced, so check WHUR and her family’s official social-media accounts for updates.
As of October 3, 2026, her death on September 26, 2026, from brain cancer is confirmed by her husband’s statement and several news outlets, and the celebration of life has no announced date.
Disclaimer
This article is based on news reports and a family statement reviewed on October 3, 2026. Personal details that could not be verified are identified as such.
