Well send you the latest headlines every morning and every weekday afternoon. He died on August 15, 2017 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA. Powered by. He was just 34 years old. . "He was in a happy place. Death of Robert Yancy at the age of 39. . The body of Robert Adam Yancy was found in his San Fernando Valley apartment by a friend who stopped by to check on him after not hearing from him for several days. Roberts mother would marry a third time in 2001, to Kenneth Dupree; but that union also ended in divorce in 2004. Ms. Cole Augustus said by phone from her Florida home that Mr. Yancy was "completely torn apart" upon his mother's death, but had since rebounded and was performing again. ROBERT ADAM YANCY, NATALIE COLE' S ONLY SURVIVING SON AND ACCOMPLISHED DRUMMER HAS DIED!! 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A friend went over to check on him after not hearing from him for a few days and made the terrifying find. More on this tragic death of Robert Adam Yancy. [1][2][3][4] This was when Marvin stepped into the pastoral role of the church that he led until his death. Sa fortune s lve 2 000,00 euros mensuels [3][1][2][5] He was buried at Lincoln Cemetery in Blue Island. LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The paternal half-sister of rhythm and blues singer Natalie Cole's late only child says she should be appointed the administrator of her sibling's estate and that a competing petition by his former accountant and adviser should be disregarded. Robert Yancy, the son of the late R&B singer Natalie Cole, has died of an apparent heart attack, TMZ reports. We are just numb, Cole Augustus said. Cole Augustus said by phone from her Florida home that Yancy was "completely torn apart" upon his mother's death, but had since rebounded and was performing again. Marvin was also an ordained Baptist minister who helped bring Cole back to religion. Robert McNamara was the eighth Secretary of Defense under Kennedy and Johnson. He was feeling good, she said. Robert Yancy speaks at a Celebration Of Natalie Cole's Life on January 11, 2016. Getty Robert Yancy performs at a Celebration Of Natalie Coles Life on January 11, 2016. "She taught me how to love. Space-X continues to reach for the stars. born 1977, age 40 with Natalie Cole. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, she would put her educational achievements to the side to pursue one of her first loves: singing. I cannot wait until that day that I see you again.". As he came around an icy curve, his Ford Explorer began to fishtail; the tire slipped off . They had a son together, Robert Adam "Robbie" Yancy, who was born on October 14, 1977, but this marriage ended in divorce in 1980. He was 39. She has deserved so much more than that because she has done so much, he told The Guardian. He and his wife Margaret had three children. Robert Yancy the only son of iconic singer Natalie Cole, and grandson of performer Nat King Cole has died, TMZ reported. "It was really insulting," he added. Robert Yancy - the only son of iconic singer Natalie Cole, and grandson of performer Nat King Cole - was found dead Monday, his family confirms to PEOPLE. anita anderson (@SWEETTHINGDIVA) August 15, 2017, She later added: REST IN PEACE As YOU JOURNEY HOME WITH MOM & DAD! Yancy, who went by Robbie, and his mother shared a strong Baptist faith and were regular churchgoers. "The only consolation is that he's with the person he loved the most.". When Cole died, she was not married. Robert Yancy, the only child of singer Natalie Cole and grandson of crooner Nat King Cole, has died. I cannot wait until that day that I see you again.". Grossman, who was also the longtime business manager for Cole, filed his petition Aug. 31. The Los Angeles County coroner's office said on Tuesday that his death was reported as due to natural causes but the official cause must await an autopsy. 2nd Annual Dragon Boat Festival Returns To Marina Del Rey, $39 Million Stolen From SoCal Families In Skimming Scheme: FBI, UCLA: From Classic To Punk-Fueled: UCLA Film & Television Archive's Free Spring Programs, Trash Interceptor Collected About 11 Tons Of Trash In Recent Storms. The only consolation is that hes with the person he loved the most.. Yancy was found dead at his home in the Sherman Oaks section of Los. Mr. Yancy's father, Marvin, died of a heart attack at the age of 34 in 1985, when the younger Mr. Yancy was 7. The Los Angeles County coroner's office said Tuesday that his death was reported as due to natural causes but the official cause must await an autopsy. The singer was married three times. Cole Augustus said by phone from her Florida home that Yancy was "completely torn apart" upon his mother's death, but had since rebounded and was performing again. Funeral arrangements were pending. This. Yancy was found dead Monday night at his home in the Sherman Oaks section of Los Angeles after authorities were contacted to make a welfare check. Robert was found unresponsive at his San Fernando Valley apartment on Monday. Not only is Baltimore garbage but at one time the most popular TV show in the world was purely "How Garbage Is Bodymore, Murderland." -OT Very very good thread on pol now about the Salvadoran situation, which is highly iStevey because it actually demonstrates something away from keyboard which Steve has been saying for years: enabling or ignoring low-level crime in . Yancy's grandfather, singer Nat King Cole, died of cancer in 1965 at age 45. Your email address will not be published. MyNewsLA.com wont sell your information and you can unsubscribe at any time. Despite dying about two years after his mother (perUSA Today), Yancy had about $500,000 in assets to his name (perPatch). Yancy was found dead Monday night at his home in the Sherman Oaks. He died of a heart attack at age 34 in 1985, when Yancy was 7 years old. Robert Yancy attends a Celebration Of Natalie Cole's Life at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ on January 11, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Nephew of Carol Cole, Casey Cole, and Timolin Cole. Natalie Cole's son was 39 years old. [1][2][3][4], He began his music career in 1971, with The Independents, who were an American R&B vocal group. Funeral arrangements were pending. The couple would get a divorce in 1980, and five years later, Marvin died of a heart attack. Yancys family claim that San Fernando Valley police contacted them early Tuesday morning and informed them that the cause of death was heart attack. Yancy's first marriage was to Natalie Cole on July 31, 1976. According to TMZ, Yancy's body was found in his apartment in San Fernando Valley when a friend checked up on him after not hearing from him in a few days. According to AllMusic his album credits as playing percussion on Coles 1993 album Take a Look, and saxophone on SWVs 1997 album A Special Christmas. 2017 The Associated Press. Robert Yancy, Natalie Coles Son: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Mr. Yancy, whose father was the first of Ms. Cole's three husbands, was a drummer who played in his mother's touring band and performed at her funeral in January 2016. Donald asks the courts to let him tweet. Duffy-Marie . [1][2] He was married a second time in 1983,[1] to Saundra Renaire Mays, who was in the choir of his church at the time. Check for a confirmation email, and then you're all set with MyNewsLA.com! Robert Adam "Robbie" Yancy Born 14 Oct 1977 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States Ancestors Son of Marvin Yancy and Natalie Maria Cole [sibling (s) unknown] [spouse (s) unknown] [children unknown] Died 14 Aug 2017 at age 39 in San Fernando, Los Angeles, California, United States At the time of her death in late 2015 it was reported he was by her side when she died. In addition to his live credentials, Yancy was also a session musician who played on record. ROBERT ADAM YANCY, NATALIE COLE' S ONLY SURVIVING SON AND ACCOMPLISHED DRUMMER HAS DIED! His death comes just 18 months after his mother died at age 65 on Dec. 31, 2015, of pulmonary arterial hypertension, which led to heart failure. Yancy was found dead Monday night at his home in the Sherman. Breaking news for Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. He was 39. He also performed at his mother's funeral in January 2016. "The only consolation is that he's with the person he loved the most.". Cole Augustus recalled her nephew as "a man of great strength and faith in God. The petitioner, Howard. He had an indomitable spirit. The album peaked at number four on the US Gospel Charts. He leaves Ms. Cole's . It was not something we felt was worthy of such an iconic star. Robert Yancy died Aug. 14 at age 39 and had about $500,000 in assets, according to the two petitions. [1][2][3][4][5] This was a powerful musical union because she won Grammy Awards for two songs, and they were in the category of Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 18th Annual Awards in 1976 for the song, "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)", and the following year in 1977 at the 19th Annual Awards for the song, "Sophisticated Lady (She's a Different Lady)". 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