{
  "id": 12450329,
  "title": "Freddie Jackson, R&B singer behind Rock Me Tonight , dies at 70",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/freddie-jackson-r-b-singer-behind-rock-me-tonight-dies-at-70",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T19:13:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mail and Guardian",
    "slug": "mail-and-guardian",
    "url": "https://mg.co.za/friday/2026-10-06-freddie-jackson-r-b-singer-behind-rock-me-tonight-dies-at-70/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Freddie Jackson, a renowned American R&B and soul singer, has died at the age of 70. He was best known for his timeless hits, including \"Rock Me Tonight\" and \"You Are My Lady\". According to his family, Jackson passed away on Monday, three days after his 70th birthday, although no cause of death was provided.\n\nA statement shared by his family on his official Instagram account described Jackson as a kind and generous soul who loved his fans, family, and music. The statement expressed gratitude to his fans, saying they were like family to him and that he carried their love with him always. Details regarding funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days.\n\nJackson was born and raised in Harlem, where he learned about soul music and sang gospel at White Rock Baptist Church. He started his career in the New York club scene and eventually released his debut album, \"Rock Me Tonight\", in 1985, which was quickly certified platinum. According to the Gulf News and CityNews, Jackson was Grammy-nominated. The Hindustan Times reported that Jackson never married or had children and kept his romantic life private.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Freddie Jackson cause of death: What happened to the legendary R&B and soul singer?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/freddie-jackson-cause-of-death-what-happened-to-the-legendary-r-b-and",
        "published": "2026-10-06T15:55:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for ’80s hits like ‘You Are My Lady,’ dies at 70",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/grammy-nominated-r-b-singer-freddie-jackson-known-for-80s-hits-like",
        "published": "2026-10-06T18:41:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for '80s hits like 'You Are My Lady,' dies at 70",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/grammy-nominated-r-b-singer-freddie-jackson-known-for-80s-hits-like-12449587",
        "published": "2026-10-06T19:04:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Freddie Jackson, R&B Icon Known for ‘You Are My Lady,’ Dead at 69",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/freddie-jackson-r-b-icon-known-for-you-are-my-lady-dead-at-69",
        "published": "2026-10-06T19:05:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}