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Nick Ashford was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was best known as one half of the husband-and-wife songwriting and production team Ashford & Simpson, with his wife Valerie Simpson. Nick Ashford was born on May 4, 1941, in Fairfield, South Carolina. He was the son of a minister and grew up singing in church. He attended the University of Michigan, where he studied music and theater. In 1964, Ashford met Valerie Simpson, and the two began writing and producing songs together. They wrote hits for artists such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Diana Ross. In 1973, they released their first album as a duo, Gimme Something Real. In addition to his work with Ashford & Simpson, Ashford also wrote and produced songs for other artists, including Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, and Whitney Houston. He also acted in films and television shows, including The Cosby Show and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Nick Ashford died on August 22, 2011, at the age of 70. He was survived by his wife, Valerie Simpson, and their two children.

Popular As Nickolas Ashford
Occupation soundtrack,composer,actor
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 4 May 1941
Birthday 4 May
Birthplace Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
Date of death 22 August, 2011
Died Place Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Nick Ashford Height, Weight & Measurements

At 70 years old, Nick Ashford height is 6' 2" (1.88 m) .

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Height 6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Who Is Nick Ashford's Wife?

His wife is Valerie Simpson (30 November 1974 - 22 August 2011) ( his death) ( 2 children)

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Wife Valerie Simpson (30 November 1974 - 22 August 2011) ( his death) ( 2 children)
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Nick Ashford Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Nick Ashford worth at the age of 70 years old? Nick Ashford’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Nick Ashford's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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2002

Inducted with his wife, Valerie Simpson, into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002.

1978

The song "I'm Every Woman", first popularized by Chaka Khan (1978) and then Whitney Houston (1993), was written by Ashford and wife Valerie Simpson.

1963

First met future wife, Valerie Simpson, in a Harlem church in 1963.

1941

Nick Ashford was born on May 4, 1941 in Fairfield, South Carolina, USA as Nickolas Ashford. He was married to Valerie Simpson.