TMZ is reporting that Donna Summers has lost her battle with cancer Thursday morning in Florida.
The Queen of Disco was 63 years old and reportedly trying to keep the extent of her illness "under wraps" while recording her new album.
Donna Summers, born LaDonna Adrian Gaines, was a 5-time Grammy Award winner and was known as the Queen of Disco for her success in the musical genre during the 70's. Her accolades also include 6 American Music Awards, 3 Multi-Platinum Albums and she had a HIT in Billboard's Top 40 every year from 1976 to 1984. Some of her biggest hits include, "Last Dance," "Hot Stuff" and "Bad Girls."
Here's saluting an iconic American artist that helped define an era. Check out "Last Dance" video below.
R.I.P. Donna Summers
1948-2012
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