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

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

Sinbad's Phyllis story. Phyllis was crazy, but Sinbad was even crazier😂 Video cr: The World According To Sinbad | Jul 1, 2020 | YouTube | Phyllis Hyman

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

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

Phyllis was proud of her work in the film The Kill Reflex. It was her first speaking role, and she gave what the role had supposed to had gave. Thank you, Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, for giving her the opportunity. #suicidepreventionmonth | Phyllis Hyman

The Sounds Of Ebony was a singing group Phyllis joined after high school. They sang what Phyllis described as “message songs”. “The Sounds of Ebony expressed their views on what color is - Black, through singing. They put together exceptional singing ability to develop a sound of awareness that inspired people to respect and perfect that which belongs to Afro-Americans and that which has been earned through struggle.” - The Clarion Call, Sept 11, 1970-May 7, 1971 🎤Sing A Song - sung by Phyllis,

It's been said Phyllis was 6 feet 1 and a half inches (6'1 1/2") tall. She was 6 feet one half inch (6'1/2"). Video credit: misssharid/YouTube | Phyllis Hyman