Frances (Frankie) Hipp, the beloved wife of former Frost School of Music's Dean James William (Bill) Hipp, passed away on January 23 in Stuart, Florida, at 89. She was born on March 22, 1934, in Pensacola, Florida.
As the first Latina in the group’s history to receive the honor, the Cuban American singer, songwriter, actress, Miami icon, and University alumna will be inducted into the organization—along with six other artists—at its annual ceremony in June in New York City.