During his life, Ashford was in the top of success during 1960 and 1970s. He also ever wrote lyrics for big artists such as Aretha Franklin (Cry Like A Baby), The 5th Dimension (California Soul) and Ray Charles (Let’s Go Get Stoned and I Don’t Need No Doctor). His works received a huge attention from Motown Chief, Berry Gordy.
Ashford married to Valerie Simpson in 1974 and together, they make a duo known as Ashford&Simpson. As a time went by, they grew up for popularity and created the well-known hits such as Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “You’re All I Need to Get By,” “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand),” “I’m Every Woman,” “Let’s Go Get Stoned,” and “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing.” The duo in 2002 was given big appreciation into the Songwriting Hall of Fame in 2002 with producing sixteen albums from 1973-1996.
The death of Ashford leaves a deep co
ndolence to his wife, Valerie and entertainment world especially in music Industry. In her Statement Valerie revealed about her husband’s death, “He was a true king. I loved him very much.” Nick Ashford had been battling and being treated with sore throat cancer. His death is quite sudden. He left one wife and three children who were right there accompanying Ashford until he died.