R&B Legend Freddie Jackson Dies at 70, Family Shares Statement
- Freddie Jackson, best known for his classic hit You Are My Lady, passed away at the age of 70
- His family released a heartfelt statement confirming the news and honouring his legacy as a kind and generous soul
- Fellow musicians and celebrities flooded social media with tributes, mourning the loss of the beloved R&B icon
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The music world is in mourning after the family of R&B singer Freddie Jackson confirmed that he passed away on 5 October 2026. He was 70 years old.
Jackson rose to fame with his soulful voice and became one of the defining artists of 1980s R&B, best remembered for his beloved hit You Are My Lady. For decades, his music soundtracked love stories and celebrations for fans around the world.
The Freddie Jackson family speaks
In an emotional statement shared publicly, the Jackson family broke the news and paid tribute to the man behind the music.
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"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 family wrote. "Freddie was more than a legendary voice. He was a kind, generous soul who loved his fans, his family, his friends, and his music with everything he had. 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."
The family also addressed his devoted fanbase directly, writing: "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." Details about funeral arrangements are expected to be shared in the coming days.
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Tributes pour in from fellow artists
The announcement, which spread rapidly across social media after music news account @PopBase shared it on X, drew an outpouring of grief from musicians and fans alike.
Singer Melisa Morgan wrote: @melisamorgan1:
"My Dearest Musical Brother…. I cannot believe you are gone 😢🙏🏽❤️. I love you so much! I will miss you. My heart hurts right now. R.I.P."
Kathy Sledge of Sister Sledge also reacted:
@kathysledge: "
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💔Heartbreaking news!!! Rest in Paradise, Freddie🙏🏾🕊️"
Another artist described Jackson as a personal mentor:
@officialglrya:
"Wow!!! My mentor!! Love you forever!!! 🕊️🕊️🕊️"
Grammy-nominated soul singer Anthony Hamilton also reacted.
Actress Lynn Whitfield and singer Jody Watley both expressed their grief through heartfelt emoji tributes, while a collaborator shared a touching personal memory:
@e.kevin_jones:
"Freddie was a great friend and a pleasure to work for over the years. I'll put a little extra reverb on it for you, sir.❤️❤️"
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