Tenena Marie was a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and producer. Marie received her big break in showbiz as a child guest star on The Beverly Hillbillies, before making her mark in the music industry, During the span of her career she released 13 albums during her career. Nicknamed Lady T she got her start in Motown and was known as Rick James' protégée.
She passed away Sunday December 26 at the age of 54 of an apparent grand mal seizure. It has been confirmed that she passed away in her sleep in her Los Angeles home. She was discovered by journalist/author Roland Martin.
She passed away Sunday December 26 at the age of 54 of an apparent grand mal seizure. It has been confirmed that she passed away in her sleep in her Los Angeles home. She was discovered by journalist/author Roland Martin.
Teena Marie helped Rocker Lenny Kravitz get his start in show business. He was in Paris when he found out the news of her death and posted a video on his youtube account with his thoughts on her life. Kravitz went on to say, "I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Teena. She took me in when I was around 16. I was just a musician on the street. I was living from pillar to post. She took me in, she gave me a bedroom, she fed me, she cooked for me, she took care of me. She gave me instruments to play, she took me to all her recording sessions. She took me to concerts, she nurtured me and helped me to become who I am..."
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