Singer Teena Marie ­— Motown’s first white act — is dead at 54

LOS ANGELES — Teena Marie, who made history as Motown’s first white act but developed a lasting legacy with her silky soul pipes and with hits like “Lovergirl,” “Square Biz,” and “Fire and Desire” with mentor Rick James, died Sunday in her Pasadena home. She was 54.

Confirmation came from a publicist, Jasmine Vega, who worked with Teena Marie on her last album. Her manager, Mike Gardner, also confirmed her death to CNN.

The cause of death had not been determined.

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