Donna Summer, Disco Queen, Dead at 63

Donna Summer, dubbed as the Queen of Disco, has died from lung cancer. She was 63.

Donna Summer dies at 63

Her family released a statement Thursday saying Donna Summer had died and that they “are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy.”

“Early this morning, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith,” reads a statement from the singer’s family. “While we grieve her passing, we are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy. Words truly can’t express how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this sensitive time.”

At the time of her death, she was finishing up an album she was working on.

Summer was a five-time Grammy winner best known for her hits “Last Dance,” “Hot Stuff” and “Bad Girls.”

TMZ reports, she was in Florida at the time of her death.

She co-wrote the single “Love to Love You Baby” in 1975, and went on to co-write several other hits, including “She Works Hard For Her Money.”

Donna Summer appeared in the 1978 film, “Thank God It’s Friday,” which took home the best original song Oscar for “Last Dance.”

She married Brooklyn Dreams vocalist Bruce Sudano in 1980. She is survived by her husband, three daughters and four grandchildren.

Unheard Voices sends its condolences to Donna Summer’s family, friends, and loved ones.

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