Freddie Jackson died on October 5, 2026, at age 69, just three days after his birthday. No cause of death has been announced.
His family shared the news of his death on Instagram on October 6, calling him a “kind, generous soul” who loved his fans, family, friends and music.
The statement shared by Jackson’s family said : “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson, who went home to rest last night.”
A separate post from Jamie Evans, who identified himself as Jackson’s musical director, producer and friend for 10 years, also marked the singer’s birthday. They added: “Freddie was more than a legendary voice. He was a kind, generous soul who loved his fans, his family, his friends, and his music with everything he had.
Freddie Jackson’s R&B career and biggest songs
1 on the R&B chart and No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. Legendary R&B and soul singer Freddie Jackson has passed away Monday (October 5) night, the singer’s family announced on his social media handle on Tuesday afternoon. He was 69.
A cause of death was not announced.
He signed with Capitol Records in 1984 and released his debut album, “Rock Me Tonight,” in 1985. The album went platinum, while “You Are My Lady” reached No. Earlier reporting noted: “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson, who went home to rest last night,” an update on the singer’s Instagram page read.
Jackson began singing gospel music at White Rock Baptist Church in Harlem before moving into R&B. He later became the lead singer of Mystic Merlin and returned to New York to work with producer Paul Laurence. He was a kind, generous soul who loved his fans, his family, his friends, and his music with everything he had,” it continued. “For decades he gave us the songs that became the soundtrack to our love stories, our celebrations, and our most treasured memories. That gift will live on forever.
Earlier reporting noted: Freddie Jackson cause of death: What happened to the legendary R&B and soul singer? Earlier reporting noted: “Freddie was more than a legendary voice.
