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Motown Songwriter Nick Ashford Dies at 69
Motown Songwriter Nick Ashford Dies at 69
Motown Songwriter Nick Ashford Dies at 69
Nick Ashford, one-half of legendary Motown Records songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, died Monday (Aug. 22) in a New York City hospital at the age of 69. The acclaimed songwriter, who teamed with wife Valerie Simpson to pen hits like Chaka Khan's 'I'm Every Woman' and 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' -- a song made famous by soulful powerhouses Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell and Diana Ross -- was s