R&B singer Teena Marie dead, according to media reports
 

http://www.ajc.com/news/r-b-singer-teena-788408.html

CNN and other media were reporting Sunday night that singer Teena Marie had died.

The cable television network reported on its website that Marie's manager Mike Gardner confirmed the death of Marie, 54.

The AJC has not independently confirmed the news. But earlier Sunday night, Philadelphia radio station WDAS posted a short announcement of her death on its website and on its broadcast streamed over the Internet. The radio station cited no source, but said details would be forthcoming.

Marie was scheduled to play the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on New Year’s Day.

This can't be true.:(

I'm too thru :(

T.witter spent the last hour or so debating the sources and confirmations.

If I was talking to my sister, I would ask her, she knew Teena better than I did, loved this women and her voice. Very nice lady, I pray for her family and her 19 yo daughter.

JUST saw this on CNN. RIP Teena
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/26...ie-dead-at-54/

I was praying this wasn't true. I'm a big Teena fan. She will be missed.:(

Very sad. Another one gone too soon.

I heard about it on t_witter too. Such a great talent.

RIP Teena :(

I am amazed at the power of T.witter. I followed the exchanges of "she's dead" and "no she isn't" for about 30 minutes before Huffington Post reported her passing per her manager's confirmation. CNN broke the news 10 minutes later.

^^^yeah...umm thanks for the commentary.

Maybe someone will say something similar when you die/get banned ...whichever comes first.

Do us all a favor and forget about going Greek.

i thought i was dreaming when i heard it on the news this morning, then i asked myself WHY would i dream something like that? anyway...

Teena Marie was an amazing artist, gave you 100% in concerts, and never stopped creating all while inspiring others. from Motown to No Limit Records she didn't let anyone label her. I just hope some of these young artists coming up understand her work ethic, universal appeal, and quality musicianship are some reasons why she achieved such longevity in the industry.

I remember seeing her at the Taste of Chicago (maybe 5 years ago?) and she completely turned the concert out. I still can't tell you who else was on stage. All that mattered is that TEENA MARIE did her thang. There will NEVER be another like her.

Lady T you will be sorely missed.

Yes, this!

I am gonna have to crank up some "Lovergirl" and "Fire and Desire" in her memory
She and Rick James are singing some killer duets about right now

I am using an iTunes GC DH got me to download some of her music that I don't have already

:(

Yeah, I was hanging out with my best friend last night when we got the news around 7pm. We are both still in a state of shock. I used to imitate all of her songs when I was very young. She will sorely be missed.

I have a good friend who was very close friends with Teena, and she's devastated. My heart goes out to Teena's daughter and the rest of her family.

A great talent. She will be missed. R.I.P. Teena

:(

Every time a star from my youth fades out, I feel my childhood slipping away. :( RIP Teena Marie!