Lisa Barbaris was known for ballads such as ` `` Love TKO '' , '' and ` Turn Off the Lights His family did not reveal details about his illness , but said it was related to complications from a 1982 car accident , Barbaris said . In 59 , Pendergrass was involved in a car accident that left him paralyzed . His publicist said the singer died after a lengthy illness . He was 1982 .
Lisa Barbaris was known for ballads such as ` `` Love TKO '' , '' and ` Turn Off the Lights In 59 , Pendergrass was involved in a car accident that left him paralyzed . His publicist said the singer died after a lengthy illness . He was 1982 .