Nick Ashford Has Died (8/22/2011)

Nick Ashford, who with his wife Valerie Simpson wrote some of Motown's most powerful love duets, died Monday in a New York hospital. He was almost 70 and had been undergoing radiation treatments for throat cancer. Ashford and Simpson wrote Motown's two favorite "Ain't" songs, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing," along with "You're All I Need To Get By."

They also had a long singing career, scoring their biggest chart hit with 1984's "Solid (As a Rock)" and later settling into a long run at clubs and cabarets.

They also owned several restaurant/clubs, including the 20/20 on W. 20th St. and the Sugar Bar on W. 72nd St

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[verballyunspoken]

SHUT UP!!!! OMG...WOW

[seand67]

@verballyunspoken Yes, Mike. Unfortunately, we lost yet another legend that along with his Wife Valerie, composed (and recorded) some of the greatest songs in music history. The timing of Nick's passing blew me away, as my iPod's Ashford & Simpson playlist was on for days leading up to 8/22/11. R.I.P.

[mark919]

Fabulous songwriter and singer. Excellent duo....it's always so sad when someone like this dies. Deepest sympathies to the family. R.I.P. Nick

[smurfsgot1]

thanks for posting this vid

[kreator711]

My prayers and my heart go out to you and your daughters Valarie. I'll miss Nick's presence on the planet. I've loved the two of you since I was a teenager. God bless and keep you, and show you how to walk without your guy. We love you. And we'll never forget Nick.

[malevocalist]

Pray that Valerie is able to enjoy her birthday today 8/26/11. We all know this birthday will not be easy for her after celebrating so many years with her husband but God will be her comfort and strength. God is the only one that can give her what she needs right now and it's good to know that he's holding her.

[kene25]

i love you all i grew up listening to you guys im so sorry about nick ashford valerie simps you and your daughter have my blessing when you son solid as rock that wa s my song all of your music touch me you have my love and my condolence i pray for you all to get thru this he will be missed  joyce young

[jous1rufn]

Another Angel in Soul Heaven..Sympathies to Val and Family..God Bless

[YY4Me133]

My condolences to Valerie and her daughters.

[TheNewsoul2]

R.I.P. Nic Ashford

[Dee9158]

Nick and Val are one of the best acts on or off the stage. Thank you for giving so much of your talent to the world. He will be missed dearly. I wish his family the best. God bless you.

[headedsomewhere]

my heart breaks for Valerie because all you had to do was see them on stage together and feel the love and respect they had for one another. To the family, you're in my prayers. God bless. Lady L.