US musician Freddie Jackson, known for his 1980s hits including "You Are My Lady" and "Rock Me Tonight," died at age 70, three days after his birthday. The singer achieved significant success with ten number one singles on the Billboard R&B charts and two Grammy nominations. His death was met with tributes from fans and colleagues who praised his legendary voice and kind spirit. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but Jackson had previously announced in 2024 that he was diagnosed with kidney disease.
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Freddie Jackson, a Grammy-nominated R&B singer known for hits like "You Are My Lady" and "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)", died on Monday at the age of 70 in New York, according to his family's announcement on Instagram. Born and raised in Harlem, Jackson achieved ten number one singles on the Billboard R&B charts during his decades-long career. His family mourned him as more than just a legendary voice but also as a kind and generous soul who deeply loved his fans. They expressed gratitude for those who felt connected to his music over the years, promising to share details about memorial arrangements in coming days.
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US musician Freddie Jackson, known for songs such as You Are My Lady and Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake), has been remembered as a “legendary voice” after his death aged 70.
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The singer, who was born in New York City, was renowned for his smooth 1980s hits and achieved 10 number one singles on the Billboard R&B charts during his decades-long career, along with two Grammy nods.
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It read: “Freddie was more than a legendary voice.
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He was a kind, generous soul who loved his fans, his family, his friends, and his music with everything he had.
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“For decades he gave us the songs that became the soundtrack to our love stories, our celebrations, and our most treasured memories.
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That gift will live on forever.
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“To everyone who ever sang along, danced, or felt something when Freddie took the stage: thank you.
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You were family to him, and he carried your love with him always.”
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The post, which was soundtracked by Jackson’s 2023 song Complicated, also asked his fans to keep Jackson’s family, friends and loved ones in their prayers.
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“Details regarding arrangements and how to honor his legacy will be shared in the coming days,” it added.
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Your legacy and your voice will live on forever.”
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No cause of death has been disclosed.
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The comments were flooded with mourners offering their condolences and paying tribute to the singer, who died three days after his 70th birthday.
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Actor and singer Palmer Williams Jr said: “I was just singing along to one of his songs I used to sing back in the day when I was in a club band.
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“I used to get nervous every time I sang it because he was such an amazing voice that some of those notes made me nervous.
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“I met him one time in New York at the Apollo and he was so nice.
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I knew I had met a legend that day.”
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Others to comment include The Josephine Baker Story actress Lynn Whitfield, as well as US singers Wolf James and India Arie Simpson.
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The music star joined group Mystic Merlin in the 1970s, where he sang lead and released three studio albums.
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Jackson released his debut album Rock Me Tonight in 1985, and quickly became known for his distinctive and soulful voice, with the record becoming certified platinum and leading to his two Grammy nominations.
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His 1987 follow-up Just Like The First Time was also certified platinum, and he achieved chart success in the US throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
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Jackson revealed in 2024 he had been diagnosed with kidney disease, sharing a video to social media saying he would be facing it with “openness and resilience”.
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The singer also wished to make a “positive difference” by sharing his story and had partnered with the National Kidney Foundation at the time in a bid to raise awareness of the disease.
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The NHS describes chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a long-term condition where your kidneys do not work as well as they should to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood, which can lead to other health issues such as heart disease.
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