R&B Legend James Ingram Dead At 66

James Ingram has died at the age of 66.

According to TMZ, the Grammy-winning R&B singer and songwriter passed away after a long battle with brain cancer.

Fame choreographer Debbie Allen shared the news on Twitter Tuesday (January 29), writing, "I have lost my dearest friend and creative partner James Ingram to the Celestial Choir. He will always be cherished, loved and remembered for his genius, his love of family and his humanity. I am blessed to have been so close. We will forever speak his name.❤️"

Over the course of his career, James achieved eight Top 40 hits, two of which — his 1991 duet with Patti Austin, “Baby, Come to Me,” and his 1989 hit “I Don’t Have the Heart” — went No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The 12-time Grammy-nominated artist also won two of the coveted awards throughout his career. His first Grammy was for his 1983 duet with Michael McDonald, "Yah Mo Be There" and his second came in 1991 for his track, "100 Ways."

James is also known for co-writing Michael Jackson's smash hit, "P.Y.T."

The legendary singer is survived by his wife of over 43 years, Debra Robinson.

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