Anita Pointer, one of many founders of the long-lasting group bearing her title, has died.
Anita’s rep tells TMZ … her demise was the results of a “considerably prolonged and heroic battle with most cancers.” We’re informed she died peacefully at residence Saturday, surrounded by her household.
The Pointer Sisters shaped within the late ’60s after Anita give up her job as a secretary and shaped the soon-to-be-famous group together with her sisters Bonnie, June and Ruth.
They grew to become some of the common teams within the ’70s, with iconic hit after hit.
To title a couple of … “I’m So Excited,” “Jump,” “Slow Hand,” “Fire,” “He’s So Shy,” and “Neutron Dance.” If you have not heard all these songs, you must take a pay attention, as a result of they’re superior.
The group gained Grammys and plenty of different awards, they usually had been the primary African American group to carry out at the Grand Ole Opry.
Anita’s sister and group member Ruth, together with brothers Aaron and Fritz, mentioned, “While we’re deeply saddened by the lack of Anita, we’re comforted in figuring out she is now together with her daughter, Jada and her sisters June & Bonnie and at peace.”
They went on … “She was the one which saved all of us shut and collectively for therefore lengthy. (*74*) love of our household will stay on in every of us. Please respect our privateness throughout this era of grief and loss. Heaven is a extra loving stunning place with Anita there.”
Anita was 74. RIP
