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Freddie Jackson, R&B legend and Grammy nominee, dies at 70 FAST-MOVING
R&B singer Freddie Jackson has died at the age of 69 or 70, according to his family. The announcement was made on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, noting that he passed away on the night of Monday, October 5. While a specific cause of death was not disclosed, Jackson had previously shared in 2024 that he was battling kidney disease.
Jackson was a prominent figure in the 1980s R&B and Quiet Storm scenes, known for his smooth, romantic ballads. His career included multiple platinum albums and several number-one hits on the Billboard R&B charts, including ‘Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)’ and ‘You Are My Lady.’ He earned two Grammy nominations in 1986 for Best New Artist and Best R&B Vocal Performance.
Born in Harlem, New York, Jackson began his musical journey singing gospel at the White Rock Baptist Church. He later performed with the group Mystic Merlin and worked as a backing vocalist for Melba Moore before achieving solo stardom with Capitol Records. His final album, ‘My First Love,’ was released in 2023.
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Capitol Records · Freddie Jackson · Harlem · Melba Moore · National Kidney Foundation · Paul Laurence · Recording Academy · White Rock Baptist Church
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Freddie Jackson died on Monday night. remolacha.net · whereisthebuzz.com · balleralert.com · www.livenowfox.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The song ‘You Are My Lady’ was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 1986 Grammy Awards. balleralert.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jackson was born in Harlem. whereisthebuzz.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jackson revealed in September 2024 that he was suffering from kidney disease. whereisthebuzz.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The cause of death has not been disclosed. remolacha.net · whereisthebuzz.com · www.livenowfox.com