Nick Ashford of Ashford & Simpson Dies from Throat Cancer at 70
Nick Ashford of Ashford & Simpson Dies from Throat Cancer at 70
*(Via AP/Yahoo News) – Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson that penned elegant, soulful classics for the likes of Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye and funk hits for Chaka Khan and others, died Monday at age 70, his former publicist said.
