In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Singer Teena Marie dies at 54
According to reports from Roland Martin and CNN, singer Teena Marie known for “Lovergirl” has passed away. She was 54.
According to reports from Roland Martin and CNN, singer Teena Marie known for “Lovergirl” has passed away.
She was 54.
Teena Marie dies
Philadelphia radio station 105.3 WDAS was the first to report the death. Tweets on Twitter have been circulating on the singers death as well.
Music career
Born Marie Christine Brockert, Teena Marie rose to fame in the late 70s and 80s, gaining a musical and personal partnership with funk legend Rick James. She released 13 studio albums, six of which went platinum on the US R&B chart. Two of her albums went platinum, and six altogether were gold.
Marie’s biggest hit came in 1984 with her single “Lovergirl,” which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Although it is unclear how she died, she reportedly suffered from a seizure prior to the passing.
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