Remembering Donna Summer on the 11st Anniversary of her death

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Remembering Donna Summer, 11 Years Later
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It has been exactly 11 long years since The Queen of Disco Donna Summer died in Key West on May 17, 2012 at the age of 63. As a number of online tributes attest, she was one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Today, fans of Donna Summer (Bad Girls, Hot Stuff, I Feel Love, ...) along with the rest of the music world have been remembering the iconic woman she was.

Summer, a cultural icon

Born LaDonna Adrian Gaines in Boston on December 31, 1948, her career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Summer was not just a great singer, she was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1979 she touched the hearts of millions with ‘Hot Stuff’. Her legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering her unique musical heritage.

It's been 11 years since the tragic loss of Donna Summer and her personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Donna Summer is no longer physically here, her presence is more powerful than ever. She left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Donna Summer.

Donna Summer career in pictures

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