In appreciation: Chicago singer Josie Falbo had a voice bigger than her fame

In appreciation: Chicago singer Josie Falbo had a voice bigger than her fame

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Chicago singing legend Josie Falbo dies at 82

(January 6, 2026) She was largely unknown by casual fans outside of her hometown of Chicago, but Josephine “Josie” Falbo possessed a voice that became part of lives of millions of listeners—often without them ever knowing her name. For more than four decades, Falbo was among Chicago’s busiest and most in-demand studio singers, whose voice traveled the world. Sadly, her family announced that she has died at age 82. Falbo’s voice became a fixture …