Andrae Crouch Remembered For Dedication To Gospel Music

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andrae Crouch is being remembered at his funeral in Los Angeles for his dedication to spreading gospel music around the world.

The gospel performer, songwriter and choir director was honored Wednesday in a ceremony at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ. There were performances and appearances by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin and Ledisi.

Crouch and his twin sister, Sandra Crouch, were pastors at the New Christ Memorial Church in the Los Angeles suburb of San Fernando.

His work graced songs by Michael Jackson and Madonna, and movies such as "The Color Purple" and "The Lion King." Spokesman Brian Mayes says Crouch died Jan. 8 at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, where he had been admitted after suffering a heart attack.

He was 72.

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