Obituary of Rick James

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Rick James

Rick James (born February 1, 1948 in Buffalo, New York) was a singer-songwriter, musician, and music producer who was best known for being a popular performer in the late 1970s and for his songs “Super Freak”, “Mary Jane”, “You and I”. Rick died on August 6, 2004 and his death was reportedly because of heart failure and pulmonary failure. He died too soon at age 56.

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Rick James Biography Wiki:

    • Net Worth: $250 thousand
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
    • Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

    Rick's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Ambrose Johnson Jr.
    • Father: James Ambrose Johnson Sr. (1923-2003)
    • Mother: Mabel Gladden (1918-1991)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Kelly Misener (married 1974-divorced 1979)
      • Tanya Hijazi (married 1997-divorced 2002)
    • Son(s):
      • Ty James
      • Rick James Jr.
      • Tazman James
      • Trey Hardesty James

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 06 2004 at age 56
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure (and pulmonary failure)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on August 14, 2004 at St. John Baptist Church in Buffalo, New York
  • Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, New York

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterMusician Music Producer Rhythm and Blues Music Genre American Born on February 1st Born in 1948 Born in New York Died in 2004 Died at age 56 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Rick James lived a life full of music, energy, and passion, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and influence generations. (V)"

"Rick James was a widely successful musician and songwriter, known for his funky style and energetic performances, but his life was tragically cut short due to health complications. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-29 00:43:07
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