Thursday, January 14, 2010

RIP::: Teddy Pendergrass, 59




Legendary R&B singer, Teddy Pendergrass, died at the age of 59 last night in Philadelphia. Teddy P was the genius beyond hits such as Close The Door, Come On Over To My Place, Turn Off The Lights, and When Somebody Loves You Back. The actual cause of his death is uncertain but he has been sick for some time now. Due to a car accident back in 1982, he was also confined to a wheelchair as a quadriplegic.

"A close family friend confirmed to the BV Newswire that the ailing crooner died tonight.

The cause of death is unknown and details are pending.
Last summer, buzz started brewing that the Love T.K.O.’ singer was on his deathbed.

At the time, the Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter was hospitalized at Philadelphia’s Bryn Mawr Hospital for about a month, and the nature of his illness was not publicly known. He and his new wife, Joan, addressed the rumors and expressed gratitude to his loyal legion of fans for their support.

“I wish to thank my fans for their prayers, concerns and love,” Pendergrass disclosed in a statement. “While I have faced recent health challenges, I am in the care of my wonderful doctors, wife Joan and family.”

“We ask at this time that you respect our privacy,” the statement continued. “Do know that I’m looking forward to continuing my work at the Teddy Pendergrass Alliance to help people with spinal cord injuries.” SOUCRE

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