« All Photo Galleries In Memoriam: Celebrities Who Died In 2019

James Ingram (Jan. 29, age 66)

Two-time Grammy Award winning R&B singer James Ingram has died at the age of 66 from unknown causes. The news was confirmed by his friend and collaborator Debbie Allen, who posted an emotional tribute to him on her Twitter page. “I have lost my dearest friend and creative partner James Ingram to the Celestial Choir,” she said. “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.”

Ingram’s career spanned three decades, with his biggest hits including songs like “I Don’t Have The Heart” and “Yah Mo B There,” a collaboration with Michael McDonald for which he won his second Grammy in 1984.