NICK ASHFORD HAS DIED, "ASHFORD AND SIMPSON MUSICAL DUO" AND SPOUSE OF VALERIE SIMPSON.

Nick Ashford was a legend. My heart goes out to Valerie. The musician, who along with wife Valerie Simpson wrote a string of hits including Ain't No Mountain High Enough and Chaka Khan's I'm Every Woman, died after a battle with throat cancer yesterday Monday Aug 22nd 2011. Solid as a rock." He was an amazing Songwriter & Musician! Def Will Be Missed." Stars continue to leave their tweet tributes. Singer Ashanti adds, "R.I.P Nick Ashford one of the most Soulful & Amazing Singer/Songwriters Timeless Classic Music.. Many Prayers & Blessings to his Family", and comedienne Sandra Bernhard writes, "My thoughts go out tonight to Valerie Simpson for her loss of the great Nick Ashford." Same here at HipHossip.