Singer Teena Marie dead at 54
December 26th, 2010
08:43 PM ET

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. Nubia

    Wow... unbelievable...i loved her music ever since I was a little girl...so sad to see her go...

    December 26, 2010 at 9:16 pm | Report abuse |
  2. KimJ

    I'm shocked. I saw her in concert with Rick James, Bayfront Center, in '81. What a wonderful voice. She will truly be missed.

    December 26, 2010 at 9:16 pm | Report abuse |
    • FLBoiTee

      Wow... Nearly 30 yrs ago, Lady T along with Rick James must have left a lasting impression and a fond memory! The other half of Fire and Desire has passed on. She will truly be missed!

      December 26, 2010 at 9:23 pm | Report abuse |
  3. kamala j

    You will be truely missed by all!!!!

    December 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm | Report abuse |
  4. leroy green

    Me and my that i lost 8 yr. a go we love tina my wife name was tina she will be miss Rip tina Fire and Desire and young Love

    December 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm | Report abuse |
  5. Precious

    I am speachless, I'll miss you lady T. I'll miss you in philly this summer, my heart and love go out to her family her daughter, I can't stop crying. She was at the top of my list as my number one female singer I never heard no one sing the way she did. She was so true to her fans she loved her fans. I was one of the biggest. can't beleave she is gone.

    December 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm | Report abuse |
  6. Deloris

    RIP Lady T you will truly be missed my condolences to her family and the entertainment world. Her music was soothing to the SOUL.

    December 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm | Report abuse |
  7. Sheldon

    Oh My God, a legend is gone. I guess God needed another choir member.

    December 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm | Report abuse |
    • IamDazMan

      Amen!

      December 26, 2010 at 9:24 pm | Report abuse |
    • Renee

      I guess GOd did. You know we are only borrowed her on Earth!

      December 26, 2010 at 9:25 pm | Report abuse |
    • Mr.Manor

      Indeed....she was "Baaad" in her own special & Funky way.....RIP Lady T!

      December 26, 2010 at 9:25 pm | Report abuse |
    • Roger

      If God needed another choir member, HE would have made him one!

      December 26, 2010 at 9:26 pm | Report abuse |
    • Steve

      She was The Real Deal! It's a sad day, you can't fake what she had. I'm going to miss her. These are your tears.

      December 26, 2010 at 9:29 pm | Report abuse |
    • Timothy67

      So true

      December 26, 2010 at 9:30 pm | Report abuse |
  8. Karen

    I remember Lady T back when I was in high school. I am now 42. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. RIP Lady T

    December 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm | Report abuse |
  9. deborah sands

    rick and teena back toghter again.

    December 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm | Report abuse |
    • Idiot Police

      Wrong TINA, moron!

      December 26, 2010 at 9:28 pm | Report abuse |
  10. tone

    always wanted you or someone of your character.loved your music and style.god bless

    December 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm | Report abuse |
  11. Tann young

    Supet soul singer, rip.

    December 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm | Report abuse |
  12. lala

    I really need 2 say this do it matter if people spell her name wrong dam people r on here just tryn 2 pay there respects 2 her family that's all. Well anyway RIP teena marie

    December 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm | Report abuse |
    • Name*Gegee

      Thanks I too took for granted I knew how to spell oh politic one!

      December 26, 2010 at 9:24 pm | Report abuse |
    • Eric

      For the love of Christmas! People! LEARN TO SPELL! Americans look like idiots to the rest of the world because we are illiterate. You mean to write "DOES it matter..." not "Do it matter."

      " dam people..." Again, spelling. Damn is the curse word. Dam is the wall of concrete in a lake.
      "tryn" is not a word. Do you mean TRYING?
      "...pay there respects..." THEIR not 'there.'
      " Well anyway RIP teena marie" Capitalize formal names, Teena Marie.

      December 26, 2010 at 9:24 pm | Report abuse |
    • Stu Pidasso

      Lala, if u going to critisize others 4 there bad spelling u mite want 2 make shore u no how 2 can spelling better it wood help.

      December 26, 2010 at 9:28 pm | Report abuse |
    • Bill Clinton

      What?

      December 26, 2010 at 9:28 pm | Report abuse |
    • CristalOnAir

      HOW DARE ANY OF YOU ARGUE ABOUT SPELLING OR RACE!!!!!! GREAT MUSIC, WONDERFUL MOTHER AND FRIEND BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEING!!! LETS FOCUS ON HER WORK THATS ALL THAT SHOULD MATTER WHAT SHE LOVED TO DO AND WHAT WE ENJOYED LISTENING TO...MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HER DAUGHTER AND FAMILY! HEAVEN'S GOT ONE OF THE BEST WE HAVE EVER SEEN!!!! R.I.P MRS MARIE!!! LOVE @CristalOnAir

      December 26, 2010 at 9:34 pm | Report abuse |
    • Stu Pidasso

      CRISTALONAIR, TEENA MARIE LOVED GOOD SPELLING AND PROPER ENGLISH AND WISHED THAT EVERYONE WOULD HAVE AN EDUCATION. WE ARE JUST TRYING TO HONOR HER WISHES.

      December 26, 2010 at 9:55 pm | Report abuse |
  13. sandra basket

    im so heart-broken right now, I just started getting used to michael not being herew and teena I just loved her music my heart goes out to family and friends and alos the many fans like myself

    December 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm | Report abuse |
  14. chayla

    i think i'm gonna cry!! she's my favorite!

    December 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm | Report abuse |
  15. Tynysha

    Teena Marie IS my favorite ALL TIME singer/songwriter. Im in tears. Still hard 2 believe R.I.P........... Lady T

    December 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm | Report abuse |
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