Valerie Loses Her Partner in Music and Marriage | Oprah's Next Chapter | Oprah Winfrey Network

For almost 40 years, Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, partners in music and marriage, made up the duo Ashford & Simpson. They spent nearly 33 of those years in the same New York City townhome until Nick lost his battle with throat cancer in August 2011. Watch as Valerie opens up about losing her husband so quickly after his diagnosis in March 2011. For more on #nextchapter visit http://bit.ly/1OPX6ah Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN #OWNTV #nextchapter #Oprahwinfrey SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1vqD1PN Download the Watch OWN App: http://bit.ly/2hr1nX2 About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand -- and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities. Discover OWN TV: Find OWN on you TV!: http://bit.ly/1wJ0ugI Our Fantastic Lineup: http://bit.ly/1qMi2jE Connect with OWN Online: Visit the OWN WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1qMi2jE Like OWN on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1AXYujp Follow OWN on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1sJin8Y Follow OWN on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/LnqzMz Follow OWN on PINTEREST: http://bit.ly/2dvfPeN Valerie Loses Her Partner in Music and Marriage | Oprah's Next Chapter | Oprah Winfrey Network http://www.youtube.com/user/OWN

Added 3 Apr 2026