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Thomasina Winifred Montgomery (born April 29, 1945 – March 16, 1970), professionally known as Tammi Terrell, was an American singer-songwriter, widely known as a star singer for Motown Records during the 1960s, notably for a series of duets with singer Marvin Gaye.
Jul 21, 2020 · Tammi Terrell was a Motown star who sang with Marvin Gaye on many hits, but died of brain cancer at 24. Learn about her tragic story, abusive relationships, famous songs and how Gaye never got over her death.
- Tom Eames
Nov 16, 2009 · Tammi Terrell was a Motown soul singer who collaborated with Marvin Gaye on four hit songs in 1967. She died of a brain tumor in 1970, leaving Gaye devastated and out of the spotlight for three years.
- Missy Sullivan
Mar 17, 1970 · PHILADELPHIA, March 16— Tammi Terrell, a 24‐year‐old rhythm and blues singer who survived six brain operations over a period of 18 months and returned to recording last year, died this morning at...
Oct 14, 2023 · An event which foretold of tragedy in soul music history took place on October 14, 1967. It happened when Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell were on tour in America celebrating the success of their...
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Apr 29, 2024 · Tammi Terrell was a graceful Motown songbird who died of a brain tumour at 24. She had hits with Marvin Gaye and solo, and left a legacy of elegant vocals and soulful songs.
Jan 6, 2011 · When a brain tumor claimed the life of Motown artist Tammi Terrell in 1970, she was only 24. Yet by 1967, Terrell was a star, thanks to her duets with Marvin Gaye, including "Ain't No Mountain...