Teena Marie suffered a Grand Mal seizure resulting in an early death at 54
years old.
The self-proclaimed "Ivory Queen of Soul," whose many classic hits
included "Lovergirl," Square Biz" and the scorching duet
"Fire and Desire" with mentor Rick James, was found dead in her Pasadena home on
Sunday at the age of 54. Authorities said her death appeared to be of natural
causes.
In an interview with The Associated Press last year, Teena Marie said she
had successfully battled an addiction to prescription drugs; she had been
performing over the last year.
"The enduring influence of Teena's inspirational, trailblazing career,
could only have been made possible through her brilliant song-writing,
showmanship and high energy passion which laid the ground work for the future
generations of R&B, hip-hop, and soul," said Concord Music Group chief
label officer, Gene Rumsey; Concord's Stax Records released her last album.
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