Cecil Womack: Soul star dies aged 65

Source: BBC

R&B singer-songwriter Cecil Womack died last week aged 65, his brother Bobby has confirmed.

Cecil was best known in the UK for the 1988 hit Teardrops, which he recorded with his second wife Linda Cooke under the name Womack and Womack.

He also wrote hits for stars including Teddy Pendergrass, The O'Jays and his first wife, Motown singer Mary Wells.

"I was terribly upset when I heard about my brother's passing, and I still am," wrote Bobby on Facebook.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21320040

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Cecil Womack: Soul star dies aged 65 (Original post)	UrbScotty	Feb 2013	OP
womack and womack	madrchsod	Feb 2013	#1
His brother Bobby is himself very sick and has been for quite some time.	Liberal_Stalwart71	Feb 2013	#2
RIP	DeSwiss	Feb 2013	#3

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Thu Feb 7, 2013, 02:03 PM

Liberal_Stalwart71 (13,826 posts)

2. His brother Bobby is himself very sick and has been for quite some time.

R.I.P.

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Cecil Womack: Soul star dies aged 65

1. womack and womack

2. His brother Bobby is himself very sick and has been for quite some time.

3. RIP