Minnie Julia Riperton-Rudolph (November 8, 1947 – July 12, 1979), known professionally as
Minnie Riperton, was an American
singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single "
Lovin' You". She was married to songwriter and music producer
Richard Rudolph from 1972 until her death in 1979. They had two children: music engineer Marc Rudolph and actress/comedienne
Maya Rudolph.