Singer Teena Marie Dead At 54!

Renown vocalist/songwriter Teena Marie was found dead in her California home on Sunday. She was 54.

According to her manager Mike Gardner, Marie was discovered lifeless in her sleep by her daughter.

No confirmation has been made yet regarding the actual cause of death, although Marie's publicist, Jeter, relates that it was a month ago when the singer lost consciousness due to a grand mal seizure.

Saturday marked the final moments shared between Marie and Jeter, in what the latter described as a "great conversation." The legend was reportedly ecstatic about her upcoming show in Atlanta this week. A performance that would never come.

Marie made her music debut at age 19 and popularly known for singles like 'I'm a Sucker for Your Love,' 'Lovergirl,' and 'Portugese Love.' Cathy Hughes, the founder of the broadcasting company Radio One once said, "Teena was a black voice trapped in a white body."

R.I.P., Teena Marie. Your music lives on.