(March 13, 2025) In a year that has brought so much loss in the music world, we’re sad to learn that legendary balladeer Jeffrey Osborne has lost his wife of 42 years, Sheri, at age 69. Her passing came days before Jeffrey’s 77th birthday, which our founder Chris highlighted in a recent entry.
As a member of LTD and a solo artist, Jeffrey serenaded his way into our hearts with memorable hits like “Love Ballad”, “Concentrate on You”, “On the Wings of Love”, and “You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song).” The woman who had his heart and his back was Sheri, whom he married in 1983.
Many who knew the Osbornes reacted to Sheri’s passing online, saying she was her husband’s constant companion on the road (known as the “Boss Lady”) and a mother figure to his band members. One touching reflection came from NBA legend Magic Johnson; he and his wife Cookie were friends with the Osbornes for 40 years.
He said Sheri was a high school teacher, using her “giving spirit” to help young people pursue their dreams. He called her a “smart and driven” woman, who managed her husband’s career. And as an avid Lakers fan, she ensured that Jeffrey and his band performed at the team’s 2022 Showtime reunion in Hawaii.
No wonder Sheri meant so much to so many. Our hearts go out to Jeffrey Osborne and his children – Tiffany, Dawn, Jeanine, and Jeffrey, Jr. – at this difficult time.
What’s truly remarkable is that Jeffrey has continued to perform his previously scheduled concerts despite his recent loss, still giving the same youthful energy as always. That’s a testament to his showmanship, as he’s no doubt soldiering on in honor of his late wife.
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