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Al Jarreau, Milwaukee native and seven-time Grammy winner dead at 76

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Seven-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau, famous for his blend of jazz and pop music, died on Sunday at the age of 76, a representative told TMZ. 

Earlier this week, Jarreau was forced to cancel a series of upcoming concerts due to failing health. Representatives posted on his Facebook account saying that Jarreau was in the hospital. He was said to be "slowly recovering" from exhaustion on Thursday. 
 
In addition to seven Grammy Awards, he was nominated 25 times for a Grammy. 
Seven-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau, famous for his blend of jazz and pop music, died on Sunday at the age of 76, a representative told TMZ.
 
Earlier this week, Jarreau was forced to cancel a series of upcoming concerts due to failing health. Representatives posted on his Facebook account saying that Jarreau was in the hospital. He was said to be "slowly recovering" from exhaustion on Thursday. 
 
In addition to seven Grammy Awards, he was nominated 25 times for a Grammy.