Grammy-nominated baritone Jubilant Sykes was tragically killed at age 71 after being fatally stabbed inside his Santa Monica home on December 8, 2025. Police responded to a 911 call from his wife and arrested the couple’s 31-year-old son, Micah Sykes, who is now facing a homicide charge as authorities investigate the circumstances, including reports of his history of mental illness.
Beloved for his powerful, genre-defying voice and deep faith, Sykes’ death has stunned the music world. His legacy lives on through decades of performances that blended classical, gospel, Broadway, and pop—touching audiences worldwide and leaving an irreplaceable silence behind.
