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Grammy-Nominated R&B Legend Freddie Jackson Dies at 70
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 19:46
Grammy-Nominated R&B Legend Freddie Jackson Dies at 70
- •Freddie Jackson, the acclaimed R&B singer known for hits like You Are My Lady and Rock Me Tonight, has died at the age of 70.
- •His family confirmed his passing on Instagram, noting he died just three days after celebrating his 70th birthday.
- •Born in Harlem, Jackson rose to prominence in the 1980s with a platinum-selling debut album that earned him two Grammy nominations.
- •In 2024, Jackson publicly revealed his diagnosis of kidney disease and partnered with the National Kidney Foundation to raise awareness.
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Freddie Jackson was well-known for his smooth 1980s R&B hit songs including "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)" and "You Are My Lady".
Freddie Jackson passed away on Monday at the age of 70, just three days after celebrating his 70th birthday.
In 2024, Freddie Jackson revealed via social media that he had been diagnosed with kidney disease and partnered with the National Kidney Foundation to raise awareness.
