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Singer Teena Marie dead at 54

Singer Teena Marie dead at 54

Teena Marie, an award-winning singer-songwriter known for her R&B
performances, has died, her manager said Sunday. The performer was 54.

Marie was found dead by her daughter after apparently dying in her sleep,
manager Mike Gardner said.

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  1. michael lemos

    fall in love with you thirty years ago and i am still in love with you rest in peace

    December 30, 2010 at 11:28 am | Report abuse | Reply
  2. Carl

    54! :( That is much, MUCH too young to pass away at. R.I.P., Teena. Your music will live on.

    December 30, 2010 at 3:14 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  3. Will

    She had me from day 1. She will be missed. RIP.

    December 30, 2010 at 9:32 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  4. karra

    since the day she died i cant stop crying we miss her and will always love her

    December 31, 2010 at 7:35 am | Report abuse | Reply
  5. Pam

    I am so sadden to here about Tina Marie I really enjoyed listening to her sing. She really and truely had rhythm and soul in her music. She will be missed!

    December 31, 2010 at 4:19 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  6. a zander

    i was beyond shocked to see 'in memory' on tv. i had to google to make sure not a hoax. that made me sad. i hope Jesus knows her.

    December 31, 2010 at 5:04 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  7. Pat /Sierra

    R.I.P, Teena Marie. i will truly miss you, you are my favorite music artist, Your music was an inspiration to me. I have most of your songs from over the last 3 decades and I introduced your music to my teenage daughter. God bless your family through this very difficult time. I can't believe it but I guess it's true. I wiill always appreciate your contribution to this life. For those with negative comments about you I can see threy have nothing meaningful to contribute on their journey.

    January 1, 2011 at 12:36 am | Report abuse | Reply
  8. stacey

    shes not old enough 2 b dying in her sleep
    she will b missed

    January 1, 2011 at 11:44 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  9. T FRITTS

    IT'S HAS BEEN ABOUT A WEEK SINCE TEENA'S PASSING AND I AM STILL HEART BROKEN. SHE WAS AND IS STILL MY ALL TIME FAVORITE. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY CAR, COMPUTER, AND MY HEART. THANK YOU TEENA AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY..........

    January 2, 2011 at 12:32 am | Report abuse | Reply
  10. Jackie Neal

    Tina Marie will always be one the all time greatest artist. I hope young artist will follow in her foot steps and not giving on their dreams as Tina Marie stayed with her dream. To Tina's daughter and mother WOW!! What a blessing she was to The R and B music, her family and to women working pass challenges within the workforce. My prayers are with you all.

    January 2, 2011 at 12:52 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  11. Tina

    You will be missed i danced to your music as a young girl and you always had a beat that made me move my feet. Sing forever with GOD now and we will always Cherish the sound of the 80's because you were & always be TENNA MARIE!!! Im so sad & shocked

    January 2, 2011 at 1:55 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  12. juizzy80

    What a shock! Teena Marie was a great performer, and an awsome singer.
    I am fairly young, but I've been told I have "an old soul". Teena Marie captured my heart at a very tender age of 12. I am 30 now. I sit here in tears, and somewhat amazed that people and their music can have such an affect on other people. And she did in deed. She will be greatly missed, but surely not forgotten. I will continue to play her music as usual as if she is still here. Because she may not be, but her spirit definately is. I love u Teena! My prayers go out to her and her family for their great loss. May God bless her daughter and the rest of her family. This is sooo sad :( Words cant express the hurt that all I know. What a beautiful woman, and a talented angel. Now that she is at peace with the Lord may your spirit live on.
    God Bless.

    January 3, 2011 at 8:53 am | Report abuse | Reply
  13. staci

    thanks for ALL the great songs you gave me. your voice will forever be in my mind. Your family will be in my prayers.

    January 3, 2011 at 9:31 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  14. Paradice Johnson

    We all will miss you dearly Teena. Your music and your voice were both equally beautiful. I send my condolences to your family and i wish them well. I know that you and Rick are probably sitting next to each other singing "Fire"! It is one of my favorite songs. R.I.P Teena... And Rick.

    January 5, 2011 at 2:24 am | Report abuse | Reply
  15. fernadina

    I am justlearning about the passing of a great entertainer. I pray her family keep her deep in their heart and know her life was not in vein. God bless Teena Marie!!!! SMH

    January 6, 2011 at 12:38 pm | Report abuse | Reply
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