Teena Marie died at age 54.

Teena Marie was found dead at her California home on Sunday, her manager said.

According to her official website, Mary Christine Brockert was born in Santa Monica, California, and was an artist who collaborated with Rick James.

Marie was found dead in her sleep by her daughter.

The founder of Radio One said that Teena was a black voice trapped in a white body.I would always tell her that she was a great vocalist.

"Lovergirl," "Portuguese Love," and "Ooo La La" were some of her songs.

Lynn Jeter, the singer's publicist, said that Marie suffered a grand mal seizure a month ago, and that no cause of death has been released.

Someone was at the scene of the seizure.She had a seizure on the way to the hospital.

Marie told the publicist that she was excited about going to Atlanta to perform for the first time since she had a seizure.

According to her website, Marie has sung for various record labels since she was a teenager.She had several collaborations on her last studio album.

Berry Gordy said in a statement that he was horrified by the death of Teena Marie.She was my baby, always true to herself.