Teddy Pendergrass, the seductive R&B singer who continued his recording career after he was paralyzed in a 1982 car accident, has died at the age of 59.

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R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass, who had been one of the most electric and successful figures in music until a car crash 28 years ago left him in a wheelchair, has died of colon cancer. He was 59.

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Soul Singer Teddy Pendergrass died tonight in a Philadelphia hospital after battling a tough recovery from colon cancer surgery. Our condolences to his family and loved ones. Teddy, you will surely be missed.

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Haiti native Jimmy Jean-Louis of the TV show "Heroes" lost relatives in Haiti's earthquake.

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From CNN: Some Americans visiting or working in Haiti have not been heard from since Tuesday’s earthquake, but loved ones back home are trying to remain optimistic as good reports come in from others.

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National Palace tumbles; 3 million people affected..

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January 12, 2009 the island nation of Haiti, was slammed by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake, its most severe in 200 years. The epicenter of the quake was approximately 10 miles south of Port-au-Prince, the country’s capital and home to almost 2 million people. The city, including communications and transport infrastructure, is said to have suffered “massive damage.” According to Associated Press, the capital is largely destroyed, with widespread loss of life predicted.

The people of Haiti need your help. Here are the best ways to aid the crisis relief and rescue efforts:

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Members of Houston's Haitian community are banding together to help loved ones back home.