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Among his myriad of contributions to music over the years, he also co-wrote the Michael Jackson song P.Y.T.
(Pretty Young Thing), andplayed keyboards for Ray Charles.
News of his passing reverberated swiftly through the industry as artists and fans reacted to the loss.
He was, & always will be, beyond compare, Quincy Jones wrote in a tweet.
I have lost my dearest friend and creative partner James Ingram to the Celestial Choir.
I am blessed to have been so close.
We will forever speak his name.pic.twitter.com/TDJfpbbJWa
2-time Grammy winning soul legend James Ingram passes away today.
Today the world lost a genius.
James Ingram was a musician, artist, and humanitarian.
He will be remembered for his brilliance and kind heart.https://t.co/t8JtEpygKO
And James Ingram?!
RIP the great James Ingram, a vocalist all vocalists looked up to
Rest In Peace, James Ingram.
It was such an honor and pleasure to get to share the stage with you in my lifetime.
James Ingram????
OH NOOOOOOO!!!!
Not a great day.
