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Popular 1980s R&B Crooner Freddie Jackson Dead at 69, Singer Battled Kidney Disease in Recent Years
Parade ^ | Oct 6, 202 | By Brenda Alexander

Posted on 10/06/2026 11:29:56 AM PDT by fidelis

Freddie Jackson, the R&B singer responsible for hits like “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake),” has died. He was 69 years old.

Jackson’s death was announced via his Instagram account on Tuesday, October 6. He died Monday night, October 5. An official cause of death has not yet been released.

“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson,” the statement read. The statement continued, noting that Jackson loved his fans, family, friends, and, of course, music. Jackson died just three days after his 69th birthday.

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TOPICS: Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: 1980s; celebritydeaths; freddiejackson
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Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
1 posted on 10/06/2026 11:29:56 AM PDT by fidelis
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To: fidelis

Who?


2 posted on 10/06/2026 11:38:00 AM PDT by Ge0ffrey
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To: fidelis

Condolences to family, friends and fans of Freddie Jackson.


3 posted on 10/06/2026 12:54:20 PM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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To: fidelis
Freddie Truly is dead.

Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead

4 posted on 10/06/2026 1:02:08 PM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (Perfection is impossible. But if you pursue perfection you may achieve excellence - - Vince Lombardi)
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To: Ge0ffrey

Those who are not knowledgeable of R&B in the 1980’s can keep scrolling.


5 posted on 10/06/2026 1:11:17 PM PDT by fidelis (Ecce Crucem Domini! Fugite partes adversae! Vicit Leo de tribu Juda, Radix David! Alleluia!)
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To: Bloody Sam Roberts

Listening to this great song, RIP Freddie!


6 posted on 10/06/2026 2:58:29 PM PDT by Lockbox (politicians, they all seemed like game show host to me.... Sting)
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To: Bloody Sam Roberts

I wonder how many got him mixed up with Luther Vandross?


7 posted on 10/06/2026 3:00:19 PM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: Bloody Sam Roberts

So is Curtis.

I had that album back in the day.


8 posted on 10/06/2026 3:01:29 PM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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