Freddie Jackson, R&B singer behind 1980s hits 'Rock Me Tonight' and 'You Are My Lady,' dies at 70

Freddie Jackson, the Grammy-nominated R&B singer known for 1980s hits 'Rock Me Tonight' and 'You Are My Lady,' has died at 70.

• Jackson died on Monday, three days after his 70th birthday; his family confirmed the death on his Instagram account without giving a cause.
• His family said he was "more than a legendary voice" and that his gift would "live on for ever."
• Jackson earned 10 No. 1 R&B singles and four consecutive No. 1 R&B albums at the height of his success.
• In 2024, Jackson announced he was living with kidney disease and had partnered with the National Kidney Foundation.