Queen of the Disco Era: Donna Summer dies at 63 - The legendary singer succumbs to cancer

Her songs helped defined the decade of disco. But, sadly, Donna Summers has died at the age of 63, reports TMZ.com.

According to website, the five-time-Grammy winner was battling cancer, but tried to hide her illness from her fans.

The star, known for such hits as “I Feel Love”, “Last Dance” and”Bad Girls”, passed away in Florida, though her spokesperson has yet to confirm the news.

The singer, whose real name was LaDonna Gaines, was said to be putting the finishing touches on her new album

She was a five-time Grammy Award winner and the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach number one on the US Billboard chart.

R.I.P Donna…

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