Singer Teena Marie Dead at 54

[mexicanjunior]

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What appeared to be just another celebrity death hoax via Twitter has turned out to be a sad reality.

Known best for her hit songs "Lovergirl", and "I'm a Sucker For Your Love", R&B singer Teena Marie has died at the age of 54, according to CNN.

Following rumors on Twitter of Marie's passing, her manager, Mike Gardner, confirmed the death of the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sunday evening, after she was reportedly found dead in her home by her daughter. Her cause of death is not yet known.

Marie, born Marie Christine Brockert in Santa Monica, Calif., rose to fame in the late 1970's and 1980's after being signed to Motown Records in 1976. During her career, she released 13 studio albums and developed a partnership with the late Rick James, whom she collaborated with on the notable "Fire & Desire".

The day before her passing on Christmas day, Marie headed to Twitter to wish fans a Merry Christmas.

"May Gods Light always shine on you and your family! May you have the most joyous Holliday season ever! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!," Marie wrote.

Lovergirl is a great song...IN!

[Sideshow Bob]

vaguely recognized the name, but not enough skins on the wall

OUT

[matt51180]

Sorry Teena Meh-rie...OUT

[Terd Ferguson]

Out

Teena Marie would be a good pron name for a young looking girl though. I'd vote "IN" for that.

[Jesse Jackson]

out..