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Motown legend, Nicholas Ashford of Ashford and Simpson has died at the age of 69 after losing his battle with throat cancer.
One of his most famous songs is Ain’t No Mountain High Enough and the duo was was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2002.
R.I.P. Nicholas Ashford May 4, 1942 – August 22, 2011
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Rest In Peace…..Mr. Nicolas Ashford…..You will be missed….
I live in England and we have been followers of Ashford and Simpson from the 70’s. Have bought their records and have been to their concert in London.
I can’t believe that for example BET on-line does not have anything on Nicholas Asford’s death. Ashford and Simpson were masters at writing some fantastic songs for very famous artists and ones that they sung as well – were is the respect for Mr Ashford’s passing.
I am going to look in Ebony on-line see how they remembered Nicholas Ashford.
May he rest in peace and sincere condolences to Valerie and the family.