Freddie Jackson was everything fans needed and more.
From songs like “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight,” the R&B singer moved hearts and hips with his career. And his family proved his legacy would shine even after his death at age 69.
“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson, who went home to rest last night,” the Jackson family shared in an Oct. 6 Instagram post. “To everyone who ever sang along, danced, or felt something when Freddie took the stage: thank you. You were family to him, and he carried your love with him always.”
Jackson’s loved ones also emphasized that the Grammy nominee was more than just his smooth voice.
“He was a kind, generous soul who loved his fans, his family, his friends, and his music with everything he had,” the statement added. “For decades he gave us the songs that became the soundtrack to our love stories, our celebrations, and our most treasured memories. That gift will live on forever.”
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