"You Are My Lady" by Freddie Jackson

At the age of 70, American R&B and soul singer Freddie Jackson, known for the song "You Are My Lady", died. This was reported by the family of the musician, without giving details.

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson, who passed away last night. Freddie wasn’t just a legendary voice. He was a man of kind and generous soul who loved his fans, family, friends and music with all his heart. For decades, he gave us songs that became the soundtrack to our love stories, holidays and most cherished memories, the family said in a statement posted on Jackson’s Instagram page.

The cause and place of death have not been named. The New York Times writes that in 2024, the performer reported kidney disease.

Freddie Jackson was born in New York. In 1985, he released his debut album Rock Me Tonight, which included the songs "You Are My Lady" and "He'll Never Love You Like I Do". The album stayed on the Billboard R&B chart for 14 weeks. In 1986, Freddie Jackson was nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist and Best Male Performance in the R&B genre. His latest album, My First Love, was released in 2023.