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. She1

    We will miss you Lady T - Gone too soon!

    December 26, 2010 at 9:28 pm | Report abuse |
  2. HELENA

    SHE WILL BE MISS R.I.P LADYT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    December 26, 2010 at 9:28 pm | Report abuse |
  3. a. cruz

    Wow rick and her ruled, we will always remember u tina marie.

    December 26, 2010 at 9:28 pm | Report abuse |
  4. howard

    If I Were A Bell...OMG..I cannot believe she is dead. She will be greatly missed...what a lady, what a voice, what a legend! May she rest in peace.

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

      @ Howard -- I almost forgot about " If I were a Bell". She was sooooooo talented. Let's hope that her music will be playing over the radio all day tomorrow. Peace to you.

      December 26, 2010 at 9:55 pm | Report abuse |
  5. komjj14

    I am extremely sad to learn of the passing of the Queen of Blue-Eyed Soul. I adored Teena Marie's work ... she was a true artist (singer, songwriter AND musician). We are losing all of our greats ... God lends them to us for such a brief moment.

    December 26, 2010 at 9:28 pm | Report abuse |
  6. Sunkist

    Beautiful soul RIP....................seen her in concert with Charlie Wilson PRICELESS

    December 26, 2010 at 9:28 pm | Report abuse |
  7. AlwayzGhostin

    Teena Marie the lady with alot of soul, sang heart out for us fans, if you aint heard teena Marie sing you aint heard nothing..

    December 26, 2010 at 9:29 pm | Report abuse |
  8. Danny Rowland

    Shocked!!!! Lady T? No! Im in denial. RIP Lady T.

    December 26, 2010 at 9:29 pm | Report abuse |
  9. just a fan

    one of the greatest singers in American music. My wife"s favorite. And she became mine. She will be missed>

    December 26, 2010 at 9:29 pm | Report abuse |
  10. Debbie WE

    My Deepest Sympathy for Tina Marie's family – may she Rest in Heavenly Peace. She was most times associiated with Rick James – but she could hold her own and PLAYED that guitar. She was one of the greatest!!!!!!! Her cut "Irons in the Fire" was just a fantastic piece of work amongst many. My thanks to our heavenly Father for having her come by our way. She will never be forgotten. RIHP Lady Tee.

    December 26, 2010 at 9:29 pm | Report abuse |
  11. Dimples 2

    The last time i saw Tenna was at a stevee Wonder Toys for Tots one Xmas, She was a surprise Guest she was siitting down in a booth at the forum,and she just started that crooning she does , with no lite on just a mike, and the crowd when wild, we all knew it was her with no ackowledement, Luther V. was also on the show but she stole the show with that moaning and crooning she does , She was well loved by Blk people , we apreciated her voice, it was the style we are accoustomed to hearing, Blk people was her biggest fans, she knew that, we bought her records, I see some people post asking who she is , Even young blk kids know her because of their parents playing her , She never made it big in the white world, thats sad, she is a while lady for those of you who dont know her.

    December 26, 2010 at 9:29 pm | Report abuse |
  12. yoyo

    WOW.... 'ALL I CAN SAY' AND WE CAN'T QUESTION OUR MAKER!!!! SHE DID HER THANG!!!!!

    December 26, 2010 at 9:29 pm | Report abuse |
  13. Niecy

    I just loved Teena Marie, she was one of the best singers I have ever heard. She will be missed.

    December 26, 2010 at 9:30 pm | Report abuse |
  14. Vinmega

    Great voice, funky white woman. I hope its not coke, her being a child of the 80's and all...
    RIP Teena Marie!

    December 26, 2010 at 9:30 pm | Report abuse |
  15. truthbeknown

    I loved Tina's music. She and Rick James are jammin together now. She will surely be missed. R.I..P. Tina.

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