Aug 23 2011 12:25 AM ET

Motown hitmaker Nick Ashford passes away at 70

Legendary songwriter Nick Ashford died on Monday in a New York hospital at age 70 of complications related to throat cancer. Read the full post.

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  • Mark Copland

    Even though we all know we all will get to that point in life,our end ,but the time I listen to your music in the past that was a part of my life,I hope I will be as brave as Nick when the time comes,so to his family all my prayers go out to you,and another great talent will go to the history books,you (Nick) will be in my memory until my time comes and I hope at that time I will have the great opportunity to meet you and we will be at the better place,see you brother.

  • tika

    i have always loved ashford and simpson…they wrote great great songs which were all winners…God rest his soul and my prayers go out to valerie simpsom..God bless you both….one of the greatest writing and performing team in the world!!! We love you Valerie!!!!! phila pa

  • Deiatra Davis

    Wow, I know all of their songs like the back of my hand . He will be missed, but thank God his music will live on

  • Michelle

    May God give peace and consolation to the family and loved ones of Nick Ashford. He was a loved musician, song writer, entertainer, and fine too. Peace and love to the family…………………. God Bless!

  • bj

    What a beautiful couple they wer together. He will be missed but his memories lives on through his beautiful, talented and lovely wife . condolence to you Valerie with great memories of the life and time together. R.I.P. Nick

  • Olivia Vigil

    You touched so many people with your lovely music. my heart dances listeing to you and Valerie. You don’t know me but I am so saddened today. Not easy to replace. Much love and condoences to Valerie and families. God Bless.

  • Anne

    Soooo inspirational!!! It really hurts to realize that such a legend will no longer physically be among us, but spiritually will also be here. Thank you so much for the quality sounds that will last .

    Valarie, you have our love and deep felt sorrow.

  • michael jones

    nick ashford will be missed

  • peaches

    My hearts goes out to the famiy,his beloved wife Valarie and there children..Hold on… It is very hard to do when Love is gone. BUT that is alright!!! Much Love to all..Sorry for your loss! Nick TY for the sweet music you gave us!

  • Craig

    RIP Nick. I grew up listening to your hits and grown to love every one of them. I enjoyed watching the Love you and valerie had for one another. It was definately solid as a rock In my eyes.

  • Karma-al

    My condolence to u Valerie, but keep singing girl we miss him but we miss ur vioice as well. much love and respect..

  • carla

    i love the music ashford and simpson put out and will continue to do so those where the days of good music God bless his wife and family she was truly a lucky lady to be blessed with all of the years with him

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