R&B Legend Teena Marie Dies At 54
Posted on Dec 27, 2010 @ 07:40AM
Teena Marie died at her Pasadena, CA home Sunday, RadarOnline.com has confirmed. The R&B singer was found by her daughter and is believed to have died in her sleep, her rep says.
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"We went to her house on Sunday after receiving a field call," Lt. Corral of the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office tells RadarOnline.com exclusively. "It appears she died of natural causes, however the report is not yet completed."
Tina Marie Brockert, 54, is famously know for her hit songs "Lovergirl," "Portuguese Love," "Ooo La La La," and "I'm a Sucker for Your Love." She was also nominated for four Grammy Awards and dated funk legend Rick James.
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Known as the Ivory Queen of Soul, Teena Marie was credited for paving the way for many of today's biggest stars, including Mary J. Blige, and P. Diddy, who expressed their condolences on Twitter.
Blige wrote, "Rest in peace, Teena Marie, My love for u is forever." Diddy tweeted: "R.I.P Teena Marie. God Bless. Damn I just saw her the other day."
Tina Marie had been scheduled to perform in Los Angeles early in 2011.
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R.I.P Ms. Teena Marie you will be missed! Love all your music what a voice!
Posted Tue, 12/28/2010 - 2:52pm
She was sho 'nuff ghetto dirty back in the day. I couldn't stand to listen to that song screaming with Rick James, but "Square Biz" was the jam!!!
Posted Mon, 12/27/2010 - 6:42pm
Rest in Peace beautiful Lady T. Right about now, you're jamming with Rick James, James Brown, Isaac Hayes in front of a sellout crowd in the most beautiful part of heaven. I love you!
Posted Mon, 12/27/2010 - 5:49pm
May Tina rest in peace.My heart goes out to her family stay strong she in a better place now.God bless and my god keep you.She will be missed.
Posted Mon, 12/27/2010 - 4:55pm
This is heartbreaking,i hope her daughter and family can stay strong and find some type of solace.Teena marie was a classic artist from my childhood i grew up on SquareBiz :-(..
Posted Mon, 12/27/2010 - 3:12pm
Radar editors, her real name is Mary Christine Brockert. Thanks for covering this news. Lady T will be sorely missed. Loved her dearly!
Posted Mon, 12/27/2010 - 3:03pm