January 01, (THEWILL) – Anita, who is one of the founding members of the R&B group, The Pointer Sisters, which delighted fans across the world with hits including ‘I’m So Excited’, ‘Jump’, and ‘Fire’, died following a battle with cancer.
She was 74.
Along with sisters June and Ruth, the group from Oakland, California, released their first album in 1973, before going on to win three Grammy Awards.
“Sad to report my client, Grammy winner, Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters, has passed away after a heroic battle with cancer”, Roger Neal said on Instagram.
She reportedly died on New Year’s Eve at her home in Los Angeles, where she was surrounded by family.
“While we are deeply saddened by the loss of Anita, we are comforted in knowing she is now with her daughter, Jada and her sisters June & Bonnie and at peace. Heaven is a more loving beautiful place with Anita there”, Pointer’s family said in a statement.
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