R&B artist James Ingram passed away on Tuesday (local time) at the age of 66. However, the cause of death has not been revealed. The news of Ingram's death was announced on Twitter by his creative partner Debbie Allen.

Allen posted a picture of her with Ingram along with a tweet that read: " I have lost my dearest friend and creative partner James Ingram to the Celestial Choir. He will always be cherished, loved and remembered for his genius, his love of family and his humanity. I am blessed to have been so close. We will forever speak his name. [sic]"