Donna Summer is dead at 63: Rest In Peace

Another African American legend is gone too soon, Donna Summer dead at only 63 years old.  This hurts after the early death of Whitney Houston.  May she rest in peace.

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Donna Summer is dead at 63

By Alan Duke, CNN

Los Angeles (CNN) -- Donna Summer, the "Queen of Disco" whose hits included "Hot Stuff," "Bad Girls," "Love to Love You Baby" and "She Works Hard for the Money," has died, a representative said Thursday. She was 63.

There was no immediate information about the cause of death.

"Early this morning, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith," a family statement said. "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."

Summer first rose to fame the mid-'70s, thanks to "Love to Love You Baby." The song, with Summer's whispered vocals and orgasmic groans, supported by heavily synthesized backing tracks, helped define the mid-'70s disco trend and hit No. 2 in 1976. Summer followed the...Read full article, here.

Source: CNN.com