Singer Linda Lewis dies aged 72 as sister pays poignant tribute
ok.co.ukSinger-songwriter Linda Lewis has died at the age of 72, her family has confirmed. In a statement on social media, her sister Dee Lewis Clay said: “It is with the greatest sadness and regret we share the news that our beloved beautiful sister Linda Lewis passed away today peacefully at her home. “The family asks that you respect our privacy and allow us to grieve at this heartbreaking time.” With an impressive career spanning more than four decades, it comes as a huge loss to the music industry.
Known for a five-octave vocal range and an incredible ability to perform a wide array of genres, Linda enjoyed solo success in the 1970s.
During her career, she also provided backing vocals for such artists as David Bowie and Rod Stewart, and was a self-taught guitarist and keyboard player.
Born Linda Ann Fredericks in West Ham, she attended stage school and appeared in a non-speaking role in the British film A Taste of Honey in 1961 and as a screaming fan in the first Beatles film A Hard Day’s Night three years later.
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