Rose also had a three - decade career in music , and was nominated four times for a Grammy . She was found dead Sunday in her sleep . `` I am horrified by the sudden death of my darling Teena Marie , '' Motown founder Berry Gordy said in a statement sent by his publicist . She worked with late soul legend Rick James , Smokey Robinson and others .
Rose also had a three - decade career in music , and was nominated four times for a Grammy . She was found dead Sunday in her sleep . She worked with late soul legend Rick James , Smokey Robinson and others .