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Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson dies at 70
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Freddie Jackson, the Grammy-nominated R&B singer known for 1980s hits including “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake),” has died at 70. His family said in a statement on his official Instagram account that he died Monday, three days after his 70th birthday, and gave no cause of death. Jackson disclosed in 2024 that he had been diagnosed with kidney disease.
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Freddie Jackson, the Grammy-nominated R&B singer behind 1980s hits including “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “You Are My Lady,” has died at 70, according to a family statement shared on his official Instagram account. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
The family statement said Jackson died Monday, three days after his 70th birthday, and provided no cause of death. NBC News reported that he died Monday night. “Freddie was more than a legendary voice. He was a kind, generous soul who loved his fans, his family, his friends, and his music with everything he had,” the statement read. “For decades he gave us the songs that became the soundtrack to our love stories, our celebrations, and our most treasured memories. That gift will live on forever.” The family also thanked those who “ever sang along, danced, or felt something when Freddie took the stage,” adding that “you were family to him.” [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
The 1985 single “You Are My Lady” became one of the most recognizable songs at weddings and engagements, NBC News reported. NBC News also reported that in 2024 Jackson announced he had been diagnosed with kidney disease and planned to partner with the National Kidney Foundation to spread awareness, saying at the time that “this journey has been challenging, but I am not facing it alone.” The foundation said it was deeply saddened by his death and that “his courage will not be forgotten,” according to NBC News, which also cited Centers for Disease Control figures that one in seven Americans have chronic kidney disease and that nine out of 10 people do not know they have it. [ 4 ]
Jackson was born and raised in Harlem, where he learned soul music and sang gospel at White Rock Baptist Church, the Associated Press, The Seattle Times and The Boston Globe reported. He began his career in the New York club scene, toured with the band Mystic Merlin in the late 1970s, returned to New York and released his debut album, “Rock Me Tonight,” in 1985. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and produced his two career Grammy nominations — best new artist and best male R&B vocal performance for “You Are My Lady.” His 1987 sophomore album, “Just Like the First Time,” was also certified platinum, and he remained a fixture of R&B radio play through the 1980s and early 1990s. [ 2 , 3 ]
Details regarding arrangements will be announced in the coming days, the family statement said. [ 2 , 3 ]
Por qué importa
Jackson was a fixture of 1980s R&B radio and a platinum-selling artist, and the outlets covering his death treat his catalog as a lasting part of the genre’s popular canon. His 2024 disclosure of kidney disease and the National Kidney Foundation’s response, reported by NBC News, tie the death to wider awareness of chronic kidney disease.
Datos clave
- Freddie Jackson died at age 70. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- His family confirmed the death in a statement posted on his official Instagram account. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- He died Monday, three days after his 70th birthday. [ 2 , 3 ]
- No cause of death was provided. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- He was born and raised in Harlem and sang gospel at White Rock Baptist Church. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- His 1985 debut album “Rock Me Tonight” was certified platinum and led to two Grammy nominations, for best new artist and best male R&B vocal performance for the single “You Are My Lady.” [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- His 1987 sophomore album “Just Like the First Time” was also certified platinum. [ 2 , 3 ]
- In 2024 Jackson announced he had been diagnosed with kidney disease. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
Confirmado por varias fuentes
- Jackson died at 70, his family said in a statement on his official Instagram account. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- The family statement gave no cause of death. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- Jackson was born and raised in Harlem and began in gospel music. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- He released his debut album, “Rock Me Tonight,” in 1985, which was certified platinum and produced two Grammy nominations. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- In 2024 he publicly disclosed a kidney disease diagnosis. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
Aún sin aclarar
- The cause of death was not disclosed. The documents state only that no cause of death was provided.
- The exact place and time of death. Documents say he died Monday or, in one account, Monday night, but give no location or clock time.
- Whether Jackson carried out the partnership with the National Kidney Foundation that he announced in 2024. Only NBC News mentions the National Kidney Foundation and its statement, so the detail is single-source.
- Funeral or memorial arrangements. Documents say only that details will be announced in the coming days.
Qué dicen los medios locales
Cronología, hora local
- The Associated Press reports that Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson has died at 70. [ 1 ]
- The Seattle Times publishes the family statement confirming the death Monday, three days after his 70th birthday. [ 2 ]
- The Boston Globe publishes the same account of the death, career and 2024 kidney disease disclosure. [ 3 ]
- NBC News reports he died Monday night and adds a tribute from the National Kidney Foundation. [ 4 ]