# Death of R&B singer Freddie Jackson

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> Updated: 2026-10-08T02:18:47.000Z. Sources: 87. Developments: 2.

R&B singer Freddie Jackson died on the night of Monday, October 5, 2026, at approximately 70 years of age. His family announced his passing via social media.

A prominent figure in the 1980s R&B scene, Jackson was known for his smooth tenor and romantic ballads, achieving ten number-one hits on the R&B charts, including ‘Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)’ and ‘You Are My Lady.’ His career included four consecutive number-one R&B albums and two Grammy nominations in 1986.

Born in Harlem, New York, Jackson began his career singing gospel at the White Rock Baptist Church before performing with the funk group Mystic Merlin and working as a backing vocalist for Melba Moore. While a specific cause of death has not been officially released, Jackson had publicly disclosed a diagnosis of kidney disease in 2024, during which time he worked with the National Kidney Foundation to raise awareness for the condition.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Freddie Jackson, R&B singer, dies at 70

R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for hits like ‘Rock Me Tonight,’ has died at age 70. His family confirmed his passing, though no cause of death was provided.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/freddie-jackson-rb-singer-dies-at-70-1

### 2026-10-06: Freddie Jackson, R&B legend, dies at age 70

R&B legend Freddie Jackson has died at age 69 or 70, just days after his birthday. Known for hits like ‘You Are My Lady,’ the Harlem-born singer was a defining voice of 1980s soul music.

82 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/freddie-jackson-rb-legend-dies-at-age-70

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