Freddie Jackson, the Grammy-nominated R&B singer known for “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake),” has died. Multiple outlets report his age as either 69 or 70, with several citing his death at 69 and others stating he was 70. The news is announced via statements posted to his official social media accounts.
Sources also highlight Jackson’s impact on 1980s R&B. Billboard and other outlets describe his string of chart-topping hits, including multiple No. 1 R&B singles and additional Top 10 placements within a short span of years. The Los Angeles Times and Deadline note that the announcement comes from his official social media, while Deadline specifies the timing as October 5 and says his death follows shortly after his 70th birthday.
While the reporting broadly agrees on the songs most associated with his career and that he died in early October, the main point of variation is the reported age at death, reflecting differences in whether his birthdate had or had not yet been reached in the timeframe discussed.
