Gene McFadden dies from cancer
Tuesday, January 31 2006, 20:13 GMT
Gene McFadden has died from cancer at 56.
The soul star, best known for 1979 hit Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now, died at his home in Philadelphia, and is survived by a wife and four children.
Songwriting partner John Whitehead was shot dead in 2004, while changing a tyre on his car. The duo wrote a string of hits, such as For The Love Of Money and Wake Up Everybody
Founders of soul music label Philadelphia International Records Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff released a statement saying the pair's talent was "indispensible and their music capabilities...uniquely flexible. Not only could they write sensational singles but they could write amazing album songs, too."
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