R&B legend Freddie Jackson died at the age of 70 on Monday night, October 5, with his family confirming his passing on Instagram on Tuesday, October 6. "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," his family announced in the post.
The family noted that Jackson was a kind, generous soul whose music provided the soundtrack to their most treasured memories, though his cause of death has not been released. In September 2024, Jackson revealed that he had been diagnosed with kidney disease and admitted that the journey had been challenging.
Born in Harlem on October 2, 1956, Jackson began singing gospel before joining Mystic Merlin in the 1970s and later launching a successful solo career with Capitol Records. His 1985 debut album, Rock Me Tonight, spent six weeks atop the R&B chart and went platinum, while his signature song, You Are My Lady, earned him a Grammy nomination in 1986.
Jackson released his final studio album, My First Love, in 2023.