Legendary Australian singer Renée Geyer has died after struggling issues following hip surgical procedure.
The celebrated vocalist, who counts songs similar to It’s A Man’s World, Ready to Deal and Say I Love You in her discography from the Seventies and Nineteen Eighties, died “peacefully” based on a press release from her household.
The assertion mentioned Geyer, who had undergone hip surgical procedure, acquired grim well being news whereas she was in hospital.
“It was discovered that Renee also had inoperable lung cancer,” her household mentioned.
“She was in no pain and died peacefully amongst family and friends.
“Naturally, we are all utterly devastated.”
Geyer was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2005, whereas in 2013 she grew to become the primary lady to be inducted into the Music Victoria Hall of Fame.
She acquired the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award on the Australian Women in Music Awards in 2018.
“Renée is one of the most highly regarded singers in contemporary music — her unique vocal sound influences countless singers to this day,” her household mentioned.
“Renée was irrepressible, cheeky and loyal and her musical legacy speaks for itself, with her performing and recording career spanning five decades.
“(She) lived her life as she performed — on her own terms and to the fullest. Beloved and respected, she was a force of nature and a national treasure, and her passing leaves a giant void in the Australian music industry.
“Just last month, Renée sang to a full house and was looking forward to another busy year ahead doing what she loved most — performing for her loyal fans around the country.”
The household assertion thanked workers at University Hospital Geelong for his or her “care and consideration”.
They requested that donations be made to Support Act, an organisation that promotes psychological well being inside the music trade, in lieu of flowers.
Details of a memorial for Geyer will likely be forthcoming.
