Post by cp70b on Apr 22, 2013 19:58:27 GMT
Legendary rocker Chrissy Amphlett dies today April 22... 2013
Legendary Aussie rocker Chrissy Amphlett has died, aged 53 after a long battle with cancer.
Amphlett passed away overnight in New York, where she lived with her husband, surrounded by family and friends.
Although there is no official cause of death, Amphlett had battled multiple sclerosis for almost 15 years, and had suffered from breast cancer in 2010.
Her cousin Patricia `Little Pattie' Thompson described the singer as a true pioneer for women in music.
"Chrissy's light burns so very brightly," Thompson said in a statement.
"Hers was a life of passion and creativity; she always lived it to the fullest.
"With her force of character and vocal strength she paved the way for strong, sexy, outspoken women.
"Best remembered as the lead singer of the ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, Divinyls, last month she was named one of Australia's top ten singers of all time.
"Chrissy expressed hope that her worldwide hit `I Touch Myself' would remind women to perform annual breast examinations.
"Chrissy was a true pioneer and a treasure to all whose lives her music and spirit touched."