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Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dead at 63

May 17, 2012 12:18PM
By Eudie Pak
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Donna Summer, the legendary Queen of Disco, has died this morning from a long battle with cancer. She was 63.

 

Summer, who was keeping her illness under wraps, was reportedly in Florida at the time of her death, according to TMZ.

PHOTO GALLERY: Donna Summer (1948 - 2012)

 

The five-time Grammy winner and multi-platinum recording artist will be remembered for her hits such as "Last Dance," "Hot Stuff," "Bad Girls," and "She Works Hard for the Money."

 

She leaves behind a husband, three daughters, and four grandchildren.

 

WATCH: Donna Summer's "Last Dance":

 

 

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Donna Summer

Songwriter, Singer / 1948 - 2012

Donna Summer was a singer-songwriter who became the "Queen of Disco" in the 1970s with such hits as "Love to Love You Baby," "I Feel Love" and "Last Dance."

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