Freddie Jackson: key obituary facts
Is Freddie Jackson dead? Yes. Freddie Jackson died on October 5, 2026, at age 70.
Cause of death: Freddie Jackson's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Freddie Jackson known for?
He was an American singer.
More about Freddie Jackson
Born: 2 October 1956.
Gender: male.
Occupation: singer, recording artist, songwriter, musician.
Nationality: United States.
Career began: 1979.
Also known as: Freddy Jackson, Frederick Anthony "Freddie" Jackson, Frederick Anthony Jackson, Freddie Anthony Jackson.
Genres: R&B, soul, funk.
Instruments: Vocals, piano.
Years active: 1979–2026.
Freddie Jackson, the American rhythm and blues singer known for “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake),” died October 5, 2026, aged 70.
Born Frederick Anthony Jackson in Manhattan, he was originally from New York City and began his professional music career in the late 1970s with Mystic Merlin, a California funk band. His recording career began in 1979 and continued through 2026.
Jackson’s best-known songs included “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake),” both released in 1985, followed by “Have You Ever Loved Somebody” and “Jam Tonight” in 1986. “Do Me Again,” released in 1990, was another of his R&B and soul hits. His work drew on R&B, soul and funk, and he was a vocalist, songwriter and musician who also played piano. In 1989, Jackson contributed “Love Survives,” a duet with Irene Cara produced by Michael Lloyd, to the soundtrack of the animated film All Dogs Go to Heaven. He also appeared in the 1990 film King of New York. His recordings and performances spanned several decades, beginning with his work in Mystic Merlin and continuing as a recording artist and singer.