R&B singer Freddie Jackson dies days after celebrating 70th birthday

Grammy-nominated singer Freddie Jackson, known for 'Rock Me Tonight' and 'You Are My Lady', died three days after celebrating his 70th birthday on October 2. No cause of death has been disclosed. In 2024, Jackson revealed being diagnosed with kidney disease. A statement read, "Everyone who ever sang along, danced, or felt something when Freddie took the stage: thank you."