` ` She was one of the greatest singers of our time , '' says the founder of Radio Disney . Rose Marie , born Mary Brockert , was found dead Sunday in her home . She had a three - decade career in music , and was nominated three times for a Grammy . She had worked with late funk legend Rick James , Porter Robinson and others .
`` She was one of the greatest vocalists of our time , '' says the founder of Radio One . Teena Marie , born Mary Brockert , was found dead Sunday in her home . She had a three-decade career in music , and was nominated four times for a Grammy . She had worked with late funk legend Rick James , Smokey Robinson and others .