Singer-songwriter Teena Marie dies at 54

[kwassa]

so many dying too young

I also posted this in LBN, but expect it to hit bottom immediately.

Lovergirl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnR7VkEzFlE

http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Music/12/26/teena.marie.dead/

(CNN) -- Teena Marie, an award-winning R&B singer-songwriter, was found dead Sunday at her California home, her manager said.

Born Mary Christine Brockert in Santa Monica, California, the 54-year-old artist famously paired with late funk legend Rick James and was nominated four times for a Grammy Award, according to her official website.

Marie was found dead by her daughter after apparently dying in her sleep, manager Mike Gardner said.

While no cause of death has been released, the singer's publicist Lynn Jeter said that Marie suffered a grand mal seizure -- a neurological event, marked by loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions, according to the Mayo Clinic -- a month ago.

[firedupdem]

1. One of my favorite female singers. I was surprised to hear about

this tonight. 54 is way too young. :(

[Brewman_Jax]

2. I was shocked to hear

:( it was all over NPR and the local affiliate radio station all morning.

[Number23]

3. That girl could SANG

RIP Teena. 54 is so young!