Lovergirl R & B SingerTina Marie, Died At 54 Today

Top R & B singer Teena Marie, sometimes misspelled Tina Marie, died today, according to manager Mike Gardner. She was 54.

Born Marie Christine Brockert, Teena Marie became famous in the 70 and 80. She was six times platinum in the U.S. R and Table B. His biggest hit was "Lovergirl, " which topped out at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.