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James Ingram Feb 16, 1952 - Jan 29, 2019 James Ingram, multi-Grammy-award winning R&B legend who rose to prominence in the 80's has died of brain cancer at the age of 66. Long time friend Debbie Allen announced his passing via social media: " 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." Ingram  was noticeably absent on the BET Q85 Special last December. Patti Austin sang one of their duets alone. Ingram was discovered by Quincy Jones from a demo tape. A man of faith, In the years following he released a string of hits. He later record a full gospel album, "S TAND" (In the Light). At the time of the album's release he said, "When you get to the other side, know that God got you there, so turn around and help someone else...

The ex-wife of the late Civil Rights icon Nelson Mandela and anti-apartheid activist Winnie Mandela has died at the age of 81. While she fought for her husband's prison release and campaigned as a leading global figure for the African National Congress, Minnie became de-popularized by accusations that she was responsible for the killing of numerous men, women an children. (Allegedly violent thugs on her team carried out the murders). Mr. Mandela did not mention his former bride in his will upon his death in 2013. Mrs. Mandela was jailed several times in her life and spent a year in solitary confinement. Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson played Mrs. Mandela in the film adaptation of her life. Winnie Mandela died on April 2, 2018 after being in and out of the hospital for an ongoing illness.