Donna Summer died this morning after a battle with cancer. So sad.
Donna Summer, the queen of disco, died on May 17 after battling lung cancer, TMZ reports.
The five-time Grammy winner was reportedly in Florida at the time of her death.
Donna was best known for hits like ”Last Dance,” “Hot Stuff” and “Bad Girls.” The superstar shot to fame in the ’70s, and is credited with defining dance music of the decade, influencing acts like Duran Duran and David Bowie to get into the genre.
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Donna believed she contracted lung cancer by inhaling toxic particles after the 9/11 attack in New York City, sources tell TMZ.
She married Brooklyn Dreams singer Bruce Sudano in 1980. They had two daughters together.
Donna’s family said in a statement they are “are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy.”
Our hearts go out to Donna’s family. She will definitely be missed.
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[TMZ]
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CLAUDIA S.PRIETO
Posted at 8:24 PM on May 17, 2012
certainly Donna Summer was a talented great queen of disco music and ler legacy will keep her alive through her music and voice at our radio station Fabulosa Fm.102.1 (San Pedro SUla, Honduras)
Alo
Posted at 6:59 PM on May 17, 2012
Her music always got me moving; made me feel happy. I am so sorry that she’s gone.
Never say Never
Posted at 4:39 PM on May 17, 2012
I danced to your music in the discos in the 70′s on Long Island and in Manhattan-the crowds always went wild when your music came on
RIP Disco Queen-you will be missed
Jeny
Posted at 2:01 PM on May 17, 2012
Nguper
Posted at 12:27 PM on May 17, 2012
Dermo
Posted at 12:24 PM on May 17, 2012
Am shocked and saddened to hear of Donnas death she was truly a fabulously wonderfully talented lady a true Diva with a phenomenal voice …sing with the angels dear Donna RIP
Jan
Posted at 12:01 PM on May 17, 2012
gaetanne
Posted at 7:07 AM on May 19, 2012
Donna etais une grande chanteuse on a bien danser sur ses musique ses triste quel soit parti comme sa mes symphatie a toute sa famille