A pedestian avoids walking on the star of singer Fontella Bass on the St. Louis Walk of Fame on Delmar Blvd. in University City, Missouri on December 27, 2012. Bass, a singer died at the age of 72 in St. Louis on December 26, 2012. Bass, who sang soul, R&B and pop, was accociated with Mary Wells, Dionne Warwick and the Supremes. Bass is best known for her hit "Rescue Me." UPI/Bill Greenblatt.