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Anita Pointer, lead singer of the band Pointer Sisters, has died

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The Grammy Award-winning singer “passed away” at the age of 74 after a battle with cancer

The Grammy Award-winning singer Anita Pointer died at the age of 74 after a battle with cancer, as announced by her agent.

One of the founding members of the R&B group The Pointer Sisters, Anita Pointer rose to global fame with hits like “I’m So Excited,” “Jump” and “Fire.”

The group from Oakland, California–three sisters Anita, June and Ruth–released their first album in 1973 and later won three Grammy Awards.

“I am saddened to announce that my client and Grammy Award winner, Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters, has passed away after a heroic battle with cancer,” Roger Neal wrote on Instagram.

“While we are deeply saddened by the loss of Anita, we are comforted to know that she is now with her daughter Jayda and her sisters June & Bonnie in peace. Heaven is more beautiful with Anita there,” the family said in a statement. her.

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