Topic: R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass dies at 59

[Ken]

(CNN) -- R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass died Wednesday evening, his former publicist said. He was 59.

Pendergrass, known for smash love ballads such as "Turn Off the Lights" and "Love TKO," died after a long illness, according to Lisa Barbaris, who described herself as a close friend and his last publicist.

He died at a hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was born.

His family did not reveal details about his illness, but said it was related to complications from a 1982 car accident, Barbaris said.

"His beloved family surrounded him. The world has lost one of its greatest voices and performers," a statement from Barbaris said.

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Teddy Pendergrass - My Greatest Inspiration

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I've met him and loved his music. He was also very instrumental in the shaping of Philadelphia International Records who I'm very familiar with. I might go down there this weekend.