Singer-songwriter Linda Lewis, whose career spanned more than four decades, has died at the age of 72.
In a statement on social media, her sister Dee Lewis Clay said: “It is with the greatest sadness and regret we share the news that our beloved beautiful sister Linda Lewis passed away today peacefully at her home.
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Who was Linda Lewis?
Born Linda Ann Fredericks in West Ham, she attended stage school and appeared in a non-speaking role in the British film A Taste of Honey in 1961 and as a screaming fan in the first Beatles film A Hard Day’s Night three years later.
A self-taught guitarist and keyboard player, she appeared at the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970 and had four top 40 hits throughout the next decade – the first coming with Rock-a-Doodle-Doo which reached number 15 in the UK in 1973.
Her biggest hit came with It’s In His Kiss – a cover of Cher’s The Shoop Shoop Song – which reached number six in 1975.
She also toured with Cat Stevens, one of many big names for whom she provided backing vocals, including Bowie – on the Aladdin Sane album – Stewart, Steve Harley and Cockney Revel, Rick Wakeman, Joan Armatrading and Jamiroquai.
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Linda Lewis Cause of death
Linda Lewis died on May 3rd, 2023 at age 32. Her cause of death is yet to be made public or confirmed.
In a statement on social media, her sister Dee Lewis Clay said: ‘It is with the greatest sadness and regret we share the news that our beloved beautiful sister Linda Lewis passed away today peacefully at her home.
‘The family asks that you respect our privacy and allow us to grieve at this heartbreaking time.’
Linda Lewis age
Linda Lewis was born on 3 May, 2023, and is currently 72 years old.
Linda Lewis Parents
Her mother was a British-Guyanese jazz singer and her father was a Jamaican pharmacist. Linda’s parents divorced when she was just three years old, and she was raised primarily by her mother.
Linda inherited her love for music from her mother, who encouraged her to pursue her passion.
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Linda Lewis Husband
Her first husband was musician James Cregan, who she wed in 1977 but divorced in 1983.
In 2004, Linda married music agent Neil Warnock, who survives her.
She also dated Cat Stevens on and off for several years, once asking her then-boyfriend – who was fast asleep: “Sammy, is it OK if I sleep with Cat Stevens?”
She wrote: “There was no reply, so I took his silence as approval and went ahead.”
Linda Lewis Siblings
She grew up in London’s East End and was the eldest of six children, with young sisters Dee and Shirley also forging careers in music.
Linda Lewis Net Worth
Her estimated net worth was not less than $5 million.
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