Australian jazz and soul singer Renée Geyer has died aged 69 after problems associated to hip surgical procedure.
The singer's document label, the Mushroom Group, confirmed the unhappy information, including she was in no ache and died peacefully with household and associates.
"Renée is without doubt one of the most extremely regarded singers in up to date music – her distinctive vocal sound influences numerous singers to at the present time," a press release learn.
The label mentioned it was found Geyer additionally had inoperable lung most cancers whereas she was in hospital.
"We're all completely devastated," a spokesperson mentioned.
Geyer most just lately carried out to a sellout crowd final month and the document label mentioned the singer had been wanting ahead to a busy yr forward.
"Renée was irrepressible, cheeky and dependable and her musical legacy speaks for itself, together with her performing and recording profession spanning 5 a long time," the assertion mentioned.
"(She) lived her life as she carried out – on her personal phrases and to the fullest.
"Beloved and revered, she was a pressure of nature and a nationwide treasure, and her passing leaves an enormous void within the Australian music trade."
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The Melbourne-born artist was inducted into the ARIA Corridor of Fame in 2005 and was the primary girl to be inducted into the Music Victoria Corridor of Fame in 2013.
She has additionally acquired the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award on the Australian Ladies in Music Awards in 2018.
"We wish to thank the employees on the College Hospital Geelong for his or her care and consideration," the document label mentioned.
Particulars of Geyer's memorial are but to be introduced.