Legendary Singer James Ingram Dead at 66 from Brain Cancer Kevin Fleming January 29, 2019 Entertainment, Music News Grammy winning R&B singer and songwriter James Ingram has died from a battle with a form of brain cancer. Sources close to the singer tell us James had been fighting the cancer for an extended period. The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of James Ingram. He was a great guy. Related