"He was in a happy place. Stretch of Interstate 5 to be Dedicated in Memory of Tommy Lasorda, Six Teens Arrested in Racially Charged Attack in Westminster, Authorities Arrest Suspect Who Shot at Officers During Carjacking Pursuit, Daughter Charged with Fatal Stabbing of Mother, Blaze Consumes Car on 91 Freeway, Prompting Lane Closures, Riverside County Deputies Find Bodies of Slain Man, Woman Near Hemet, Four Arrested on Suspicion of Murder, Kidnapping in Riverside, Man Last Seen in West Covina Reported Missing, Feds Announce Arrest of 15 People in EBT Card Skimming Crackdown in LA, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Death of Robert Yancy at the age of 39. . Donald asks the courts to let him tweet. LOS ANGELES Robert Yancy, the only child of singer Natalie Cole and grandson of crooner Nat King Cole, died. Yancy, who went by Robbie, and his mother shared a strong Baptist faith and were regular churchgoers. Born Robert Adam Yancy on Oct. 14, 1977, he never married. Yancys grandfather, Nat King Cole, died of cancer in 1965 at age 45. Not even 2 years yet since the Legendary Natalie Cole has passed on #NatalieCole #RobertYancy, A post shared by Whitney Houston (@xwhitneyhouston) on Aug 15, 2017 at 12:31pm PDT. "The only consolation is that he's with the person he loved the most.". Yancy was found dead Monday night at his home in the Sherman. Sophisticated Lady (She's a Different Lady), "Rev. Our beloved mother and sister will be greatly missed and remain unforgettable in our hearts forever., After Natalie Coles death in 2015, the Grammy Awards scheduled a tribute in her honor. Whoops! He was 39. I cannot wait until that day I see you again.. The Rev. The Los Angeles County coroner's office said Tuesday that his death was reported as due to natural causes but the official cause must await an autopsy. He was an actor and composer, known for Fly, Queen Bess and Heaven Sent. He leaves Ms. Cole's twin sisters, Timolin and Casey Cole Hooker, and five cousins. At the funeral, one of Cole's sisters read a condolence letter from then-President Barack Obama to Yancy. A drummer, he frequently toured with his mother (pictured, above, with her son). Robert Yancy was the only son born to Grammy-award winning singer, Natalie Cole. Being an examination of some of the wold newton family in the wild west, with an examination of the careers of WE HAVE LOST ANOTHER GREAT YOUNG SOUL TOO SOON!! He was 39. [1] [3] They had a son together, Robert Adam "Robbie" Yancy, who was born on October 14, 1977, [8] but this marriage ended in divorce in 1980. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. Yancy, whose father was the first of Cole's three husbands, was a drummer who played in his mother's touring band and performed at her funeral in January 2016. Robert Yancys father was the first of Coles three husbands. "What a woman," Yancy told mourners at Cole's funeral. Yancy was found dead Monday night at his home in the Sherman Oaks section of Los Angeles after authorities were contacted to make a welfare check. Mark Johnson; Regular Hours Mon-Fri: 10:00am-4:00pm Extended Hours January-April 8:30am-5:00pm; 239 West 400 North, Lindon UT; 801-785-3161 Yancy's father, Marvin, the first of Cole's three husbands, died of a heart attack at age 34 in 1985, when Yancy was 7. 2nd Annual Dragon Boat Festival Returns To Marina Del Rey, $39 Million Stolen From SoCal Families In Skimming Scheme: FBI, UCLA: From Classic To Punk-Fueled: UCLA Film & Television Archive's Free Spring Programs, Trash Interceptor Collected About 11 Tons Of Trash In Recent Storms. Robert Yancy has died. I cannot wait until that day that I see you again.. Cole had an active and straightforward will. For a while, Cissy wasn't that interested in being an actor. Your email address will not be published. !" . Mitch Granger - Alex Lambropoulos. Born Robert Adam Yancy on Oct. 14, 1977, he never married. Robert McNamara was the eighth Secretary of Defense under Kennedy and Johnson. Robert Adam "Robbie" Yancy Born 14 Oct 1977 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States Ancestors Son of Marvin Yancy and Natalie Maria Cole [sibling (s) unknown] [spouse (s) unknown] [children unknown] Died 14 Aug 2017 at age 39 in San Fernando, Los Angeles, California, United States [3][1][2][5] He was buried at Lincoln Cemetery in Blue Island. Their children's names are Robert, Margaret, and Kathleen. The album peaked at number four on the US Gospel Charts. Robert Yancy attends a Celebration Of Natalie Cole's Life at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ on January 11, 2016 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaLarry Busacca/Getty Images. She died in 2015. Explore how the celebrity world connects. Marco Grangeiro - Sven Lalic. Robert Adam Yancy. He was 39. He was 39. He was feeling good, she said. Her last and final marriage was to Kenneth Dupree and ended in 2004 (via WJTV ). Yancy was found dead Monday night at his home in the Sherman Oaks section of Los Angeles after authorities were contacted to make a welfare check. His body was found in his Sherman Oaks apartment by a friend who stopped by to check on him after not hearing from him for several days. Words cannot express the outrage and utter disappointment at the disrespectful tribute, or lack thereof, to a legendary artist such as our sister., Grammy producer Ken Ehrlich responded to the backlash, telling BET:Frankly, I think it was appropriate. He was feeling good," she said. Marvin released one solo album during his lifetime, Heavy Load (1985). Robert Yancy attends a Celebration Of Natalie Cole's Life at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ on January 11, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Yancy's aunt, Timolin Cole Augustus, told the Associated Press, "It appears to be a sudden heart attack.". He was the son of minister, songwriter and music producer Marvina Yancy and singer Natalie Cole (two songs written by Marvin Yancy and sung by his wife won Grammy awards). Starry Nights In The West. Robert was found unresponsive at his San Fernando Valley apartment on Monday. Story by Roger Webster. A hearing on the petitions is scheduled for Oct. 27. It was really insulting., Yancy went on to say Here is a woman who has been in the business for four decades, had 21 Grammy nominations and won nine Grammys. After the divorce of his parents, Natalie Cole married Rufus drummer, Andre Fischer. Brandie Yancy, who lives near Chicago, Illinois, filed her petition Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, saying she has priority, under the state Probate Code, to administer Robert Adam Yancys estate over Howard Grossman. "The only consolation is that he's with the person he loved the most.". Added Cole's son Robert Adam Yancy: "Here is a woman who has been in the business for four decades, had 21 Grammy nominations and won nine Grammys.She deserves more than (to be a part of) a . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Natalie Cole's son was 39 years old. She had my back every time when I needed it. He died of a heart attack at age 34 in 1985, when Yancy was 7 years old. L.A. Times Archives. She had my back every time when I needed it. Natalie Cole was 65 when she died Dec. 31, 2015, of pulmonary arterial hypertension, which led to heart failure. Chicago has lost two singers from what's been described as the golden age of gospel music. "The dynasty is up in heaven," said Cole Augustus, who along with her sister runs the Nat King Cole Generation Hope organization that works to keep music in schools. Rashid Hassan - Ajay Khurana. Liberals do not By Jer Clifton on March 1, 2023 . Robert Yancy died Aug. 14 at age 39 and had about $500,000 in assets, according to the two petitions. Bobcat Hit By Car In California: See Him Now, Adorable Dog Killed By Eating Cupcake: Warning For Pet Owners, LA's Sherman Oaks Galleria 16 Cinema To Close In Mid-February: Reports. Robert Yancy has died. "It was really insulting," he added. Ann Yancy, 87, a lead soloist at Greater Harvest Missionary Baptist Church, and Clay Graham, 81, a . His body was found in his Sherman Oaks apartment by a friend who stopped by to check on him after not hearing from him for several days. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [1][2][3][4], He began his music career in 1971, with The Independents, who were an American R&B vocal group. It worked. He and his wife Margaret had three children. During their marriage, she changed from being Episcopalian to a devout Baptist. At the time of her death in late 2015 it was reported he was by her side when she died. [1][2][3][4][5] His only solo release, Heavy Load, was released on January 1, 1985, by Nashboro Records,[6] and this placed at No. Two years later, she died on New Year's Eve at the age of 65 (via Reuters). Everybody loved him.". This article was published more than 5 years ago. According to TMZ, Yancy's body was found in his apartment in San Fernando Valley when a friend checked up on him after not hearing from him in a few days. The singer's son was the primary beneficiary of his mother's estate. 4 on the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart. Marvin Jerome Yancy (May 31, 1950 March 22, 1985) was an American gospel musician, pastor and Grammy-winning record producer, and former pastor of Fountain of Life Baptist Church. Breaking news for Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. Two friends named Benita Hill and Tamara Engelstein, who apparently offered great support to Cole during her years of suffering with addiction, were left undisclosed gifts. Robert Yancy was the only son born to Grammy-award winning singer, Natalie Cole. [1][2][3][4][5] Yancy was one of twelve siblings: he was one of eight brothers, Robert Jr., Kevin, Derrick, Sherwin, Stevie, Darrel, Melvin and Terry, along with four sisters that were in his family, Geraldine, Faye, Judith and Linda. What a woman, Yancy told mourners at Coles funeral. The Los Angeles County coroner's office said on Tuesday that his death was reported as due to natural causes but the official cause must await an autopsy. LOS ANGELES Robert Yancy, the only child of singer Natalie Cole and grandson of crooner Nat King Cole, has died. The song was her first, but definitely not her last, entry on the Billboard charts. 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The Los Angeles. Yancy was found dead at his home in the Sherman Oaks section of Los. Within 5 miles of your location. Yancy's body was reportedly found in his San Fernando Valley apartment. "What a woman," Mr. Yancy told mourners at Ms. Cole's funeral. His body was found in his Sherman Oaks apartment by a friend who stopped by to check on him. Cole Augustus said by phone from her Florida home that Yancy was completely torn apart upon his mothers death, but had since rebounded and was performing again. See FameChain's massive Trump family tree. The son of legendary singer Natalie Cole was found dead in his San Fernando Valley apartment on Monday night, according to TMZ. Roberts mother would marry a third time in 2001, to Kenneth Dupree; but that union also ended in divorce in 2004. His death comes just 18 months after his mother died at age 65 on Dec. 31, 2015, of pulmonary arterial hypertension, which led to heart failure. MyNewsLA.com wont sell your information and you can unsubscribe at any time. Yancy's first marriage was to Natalie Cole on July 31, 1976. Click here to Start FameChaining. He was 39. They told Daily Mail that they enjoyed their final days with their sister and her only son Yancy. The music industry professional - who was the son of legendary singer Natalie Cole and the grandson of Nat King Cole - has been found dead in his San Fernando Valley . US based Meghan and Harry.. FameChain has their amazing trees. He had an indomitable spirit. He was 39. Robert Yancy, the only child of singer Natalie Cole and grandson of crooner Nat King Cole, has died. The 'Unforgettable' singer did not receive a solo tribute, but was included in the telecast's 'In Memoriam' segment. He was 39. Robert Adam "Robbie" Yancy was born Oct. 14, 1977. Cole has been married three times, she has a son Robert Adam "Robbie" Yancy (born October 1977); he is now a musician who tours with her. Daniel's 5th outing as Bond gets bums back on seats in the cinema. We were looking forward to celebrating his 40th birthday.. Kick back with the Daily Universal Crossword. Natalie Cole was 65 when she died Dec. 31, 2015, of pulmonary arterial hypertension, which led to heart failure. According to Daily Mail, he was a drummer for his mothers concert performances. "We were looking forward to celebrating his 40th birthday.". Yancy's aunt, Timolin Cole Augustus, told The Associated Press, his death "appears to be a sudden heart attack.". Combien gagne t il d argent ? She died in 2015. Natalie Cole's only son, Robert Yancy, dies at 39. Marvin was a singer and member of the R&B group The Independents. The body of Robert Adam Yancy was found in his San Fernando Valley apartment by a friend who stopped by to check on him after not hearing from him for several days. Robert Yancy's former wife is Anne Yancy Robert Yancy's grandchildren: Robert Yancy's grandson is Marvin Yancy Jr. Robert Yancy's granddaughter is Brandy Raquel Yancy Robert Yancy's grandson is Robert Adam Yancy Robert Yancy's former in laws: Duffy-Marie . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. All Rights Reserved. Unfortunately, Yancy felt the tribute was not up to snuff for the first African American to win a Grammy for Best New Artist. He is survived by Cole's twin sisters, Timolin and Casey Cole Hooker, and five cousins. At one point I was playing around with Miss You Like Crazy, because I love that song.