Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson dies at 70

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Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson has died aged 70, three days after his birthday.

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson has died aged 70. He died just three days after his birthday on Monday, 5 October 2026. Jackson was best known for his 1985 hit single 'Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)'.

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• Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson dead at 70Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, best known for his 1985 hit Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake), has died just three days after his birthday.The West Australian · 7 Oct, 00:27
• Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson dead at 70Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, best known for his 1985 hit Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake), has died just three days after his birthday.Perth Now · 7 Oct, 00:26
• R+B star Freddie Jackson dead at 70Freddie Jackson died at the age of 70 on Monday (05.10.26) - just three days after his birthday.Perth Now · 6 Oct, 23:07

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