Sharon Jones, Grammy-nominated lead singer of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, died on Friday, November 18 of pancreatic cancer. She was 60. The unfortunate news was announced via the band’s social media and official website.
“We are deeply saddened to announce that Sharon Jones has passed away after a heroic battle against pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones, including the Dap-Kings. Thanks you for your prayers and thoughts during this difficult time,” read the statement.
It also stated that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Lustgarten Foundation, James Brown Family Foundation or Little Kids Rock. Additional memorial details will follow soon.
Diagnosed with stage two pancreatic cancer in 2013, the singer was recently the subject of Barbara Kopple’s documentary “Miss Sharon Jones!” The film debuted at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, where she revealed that her cancer had returned.
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“We are deeply saddened to announce that Sharon Jones has passed away after a heroic battle against pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones, including the Dap-Kings. Thanks you for your prayers and thoughts during this difficult time,” read the statement.
It also stated that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Lustgarten Foundation, James Brown Family Foundation or Little Kids Rock. Additional memorial details will follow soon.
Diagnosed with stage two pancreatic cancer in 2013, the singer was recently the subject of Barbara Kopple’s documentary “Miss Sharon Jones!” The film debuted at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, where she revealed that her cancer had returned.
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- 11/19/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
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