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  • 17 May 2012, 16:56

Donna Summer dead at 63

Queen of Disco Donna Summer has died at the age of 63.

The I Feel Love hitmaker had reportedly been suffering from cancer and passed away in Florida, according to TMZ.com.

She shot to fame in the 1970s singing a string of classic disco hits, including Love to Love You Baby, Bad Girls, and Hot Stuff.

During her 40-year career, she scooped five Grammy Awards, and her last single, To Paris with Love, topped the U.S. dance chart in 2010.

No further details of her death were available as WENN went to press.

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stevie may

4:00pm on 17/5/2012

Her talent and musical legacy will never be forgotten. RIP Donna

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Jacqui Morrison

4:34pm on 17/5/2012

What a shock!!!! never knew she was ill, loved her in the late 70's and 80's when I was growing up, so sad. RIP

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Brian Rayner

4:42pm on 17/5/2012

You are a legend and the world is poorer for your passing.Love you forever,RIP

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11:53pm on 17/5/2012

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