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’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 shares how she's awaiting stardom in this 1982 interview. Imagine being on the brink of super-stardom and never achieving it. The pressure, anxiety and disillusionment must have been torture for her. | 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

Phyllis, on a swing, having a carefree yet honest moment about not having a husband. There has been some debate about whether she says "women in control" or "living in control." It doesn't matter really. Points were made. 1st video credit: Lee Epps, Phyllis's cousin. | Phyllis Hyman