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Jul 21, 2020 · Tammi Terrell was a Motown star who sang with Marvin Gaye on many hits, but also had abusive relationships with James Brown and David Ruffin. She died of brain cancer at 24, and Gaye never recovered from her loss.
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During the Motortown Revue in 1966, Terrell embarked on a torrid romance with The Temptations lead singer David Ruffin. That year, Terrell accepted Ruffin's surprise marriage proposal. After Terrell announced their engagement onstage during an appearance together, she discovered that he was already married.
Apr 9, 2015 · Tammi Terrell was a soul singer who had hits with Marvin Gaye and David Ruffin in the 1960s. She died of brain cancer at 24, after a turbulent life of love, abuse and success.
Apr 19, 2022 · The Michigan Chronicle reports a long-standing rumor that Ruffin was responsible for Terrell's eventual death because he hit her on the head with a hammer. It's probably not true, but he did have a history of violence.
Oct 14, 2023 · The web page recounts the tragic story of Tammi Terrell, who fell on stage and collapsed into Marvin Gaye's arms in 1967, revealing a brain tumor. It also mentions their hit songs and how Gaye was affected by her death.
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Oct 15, 2018 · Soon afterwards David Ruffin found his way into Terell’s life. Then a lead vocalist with The Temptations, Ruffin’s abuse of Terrell was nothing short of horrific with reports that he attacked her at different times with a hammer, a machete, and a motorcycle helmet.
Jun 12, 2018 · 241K views 5 years ago. A scene from the 1998 miniseries Temptations, which depicts singer Tammi Terrell (Nyjah Moore) accompanying boyfriend David Ruffin (Leon Robinson) to the 1966 Motown...
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