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(CNN)Helen Reddy, singer of the 70’s feminist anthem “I Am Female,” died Tuesday, according to a statement on her Facebook fan web page. She was 78.
“It is with deep unhappiness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Helen Reddy, on the afternoon of September 29th 2020 in Los Angeles. She was a fantastic Mother, Grandmother and a actually formidable female,” claimed a assertion attributed to her youngsters Traci and Jordan.
The Australian singer was also known for “Delta Dawn” and “Ain’t No Way to Treat a Lady.”
A film biography of Reddy’s increase from single mom in New York City to hit artist — titled “I Am Female” — premiered very last month. The film stars Tilda Cobham-Hervey as Reddy and capabilities a new song by Reddy’s granddaughter Lily Donat.
“I Am Female” was introduced in 1971, but did not make it to No. one on the Billboard Incredibly hot one hundred till December of the up coming year. Then, in 1973 Reddy gained her initially GRAMMY for the track, in accordance to the Recording Academy GRAMMY Awards website.
“I would like to thank God, simply becauseshehelps make almost everything feasible,” Reddy claimed in her quick acceptance speech. She would go on to be nominated for a different GRAMMY in 1976.
“Our hearts are damaged,” the statement from her young children reported. “But we consider ease and comfort in the expertise that her voice will reside on forever.”
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