Tammi Terrell was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA as Thomasina Winifred Montgomery. She is best known for singing duets with Marvin Gaye in the 1960s, including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." She was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the height of her popularity and after unsuccessful surgeries, died on March 16, 1970 in Philadelphia.
Recording star at Motown Records in the 1960s (though she recorded for subsidiary label Tamla). Had several hit records and albums singing duets with Marvin Gaye.
Was widely believed that Tammi was a cousin or spouse of boxer
Ernie Terrell. "Tammi Terrell" was a stage name given to her by
Motown founder Berry Gordy. She and the boxer were not related.