Pendergrass was known for ballads such as `` Turn Off the Lights , '' and `` Love TKO '' In 1972 , Pendergrass 's baritone could be heard on the classic Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes In 1982 , Pendergrass was involved in a car accident that left him paralyzed . His publicist said the singer died after a lengthy illness . Hide Caption
Pendergrass was known for ballads such as `` Turn Off the Lights , '' and `` Love TKO '' In 1982 , Pendergrass was involved in a car accident that left him paralyzed . His publicist said the singer died after a lengthy illness . Hide Caption