R&B Legend Freddie Jackson Dies at 70, Three Days After Birthday
Freddie Jackson, the soul singer who defined 1980s R&B with hits like 'You Are My Lady' and 'Rock Me Tonight,' has died at age 70. His family announced his passing on October 6, three days after his birthday, without revealing a cause of death. Jackson, born in Harlem in 1956, achieved 10 number-one R&B singles and four number-one albums, earning two Grammy nominations. He had publicly disclosed a kidney disease diagnosis in 2024 and partnered with the National Kidney Foundation. Melba Moore, who discovered his talent, mourned him as a 'great singer and even a greater friend.'
