R&B Icon Freddie Jackson Dies at 70 - Local News

R&B singer Freddie Jackson, whose smooth vocals powered hits that soundtracked countless love stories, has died. He was 70.

His family announced his passing in a statement shared on his official Instagram and Facebook accounts. The statement described Jackson as a "kind, generous soul who loved his fans, his family, his friends, and his music with everything he had."

"For decades he gave us the songs that became the soundtrack to our love stories, our celebrations, and our most treasured memories. That gift will live on forever," the family statement read.

Jackson had publicly discussed health struggles in recent weeks. In a video shared to social media, he spoke of his challenging journey with kidney disease, saying, "This journey has been challenging, but I am not facing it alone. My close friends, my manager and music family, and all of you are here with me, keeping me going."

Jackson's career spanned several decades, leaving a significant mark on the R&B genre. Memorial service details have not yet been released.