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Ryan, T. (2026, October 6). ‘You Are My Lady’ singer Freddie Jackson dead at 70. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/06/celebrity-news/you-are-my-lady-singer-freddie-jackson-dead-at-70/
Ryan, Tamantha. “‘You Are My Lady’ singer Freddie Jackson dead at 70.” New York Post, 6 Oct. 2026, https://pagesix.com/2026/10/06/celebrity-news/you-are-my-lady-singer-freddie-jackson-dead-at-70/.
Ryan, Tamantha. “‘You Are My Lady’ singer Freddie Jackson dead at 70.” New York Post, October 6, 2026. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/06/celebrity-news/you-are-my-lady-singer-freddie-jackson-dead-at-70/.
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Freddie Jackson, a Grammy-nominated R&B singer known for hits like "You Are My Lady" and "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)", died on Monday at the age of 70 in New York, according to his family's announcement on Instagram. Born and raised in Harlem, Jackson achieved ten number one singles on the Billboard R&B charts during his decades-long career. His family mourned him as more than just a legendary voice but also as a kind and generous soul who deeply loved his fans. They expressed gratitude for those who felt connected to his music over the years, promising to share details about memorial arrangements in coming days.