Judith Durham, Lead Singer of The Seekers, Dead at 79
etonline.comwrote on Twitter. «Her kindness will be missed by many, the anthems she gave to our nation will never be forgotten.»Durham was honored with the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to music in 1995.
She also earned the Centenary Medal in 2003, and was named Victorian of the Year in 2015.The group — comprised of Keith Potger, Bruce Woodley and Athol Guy — released a statement to, saying Durham was a «lifelong friend» and «shining star.»«Her struggle was intense and heroic, never complaining of her destiny and fully accepting its conclusions,» the statement read. «Her magnificent musical legacy Keith, Bruce and I are so blessed to share.» Vin Scully, Legendary Dodgers Announcer, Dead at 94 Pat Carroll, Voice of Ursula in 'The Little Mermaid,' Dead at 95 Nichelle Nichols, 'Star Trek' Actress, Dead at 89 Bill Russell, Boston Celtics Legend and NBA Hall of Famer, Dead at 88 .
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