US R&B star James Ingram dies

Grammy-winning R&B singer James Ingram has passed away at age 66 after a long battle with brain cancer.

On Tuesday, his death was announced by close friend and creative partner, actress Debbie Allen, on Twitter.

Ingram topped the charts with hits Baby, Come to Me and I Don’t Have a Heart, but is probably best known for Somewhere Out There, from the film An American Tail – a duet with Linda Ronstadt that peaked at number 2 on the US charts.

He was a two-time Grammy winner – having been nominated 14 times – as well as a two-time Academy Awards nominee for Best Original Song.

Tributes immediately began pouring in for the late star following the news of his death.

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.❤️ pic.twitter.com/TDJfpbbJWa

— Debbie Allen (@msdebbieallen) January 29, 2019

So sad to hear that James Ingram has died. He wrote two of my favourite songs which I shall now listen to on repeat today! RIPhttps://t.co/ZAewB62i3shttps://t.co/Lf7zf1uqTM

— Victoria Davies (@vcdavies) January 30, 2019

Hope you doing great…Its a sad day we lost one of the world's best singer James Ingram..but his music will remain to be the best

— JAMES BARAGU 🇰🇪 (@james_baragu) January 30, 2019

https://twitter.com/OlisaNwosu/status/1090513790045749250

We are so sad to hear that after a long and very private illness, (reportedly brain cancer) legendary singer and songwriter James Ingram has passed away at age 66. May he rest in eternal peace. 😔🔈🎶 https://t.co/tfVknejQF0

— We Love Soul (@welovesouluk) January 30, 2019

(Compiled by Daniel Friedman)

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