Lady Marmalade singer Sarah Dash dies aged 76

The New York Times as having a “sensual human warmth, often fragile but never helpless, a voice that is clear at its centre, cream at the edges”. Sarah Dash was born in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1945 to Mary Elizabeth Dash, a nurse, and Abraham Dash, a pastor.

has died. The beloved vocalist, best known for her work with the acclaimed R&B group Labelle, died on Monday at age 76.Dash's death was confirmed by her bandmates Patti LaBelle and Nona Hendryx on social media, both of whom shared heartfelt tributes to the beloved vocalist.«We were just onstage together on Saturday and it was such a powerful and special moment,» LaBelle wrote in a message posted to Twitter on Tuesday morning.

Sarah Dash, co-founder of the all-female group Labelle — best known for the raucous 1974 hit "Lady Marmalade" — has died at the age of 76. Patti Labelle and Nona Hendryx completed the trio.They announced Dash's death Monday on social media.

Sarah Dash was a singer who was a founding member of Labelle, best known for their 1974 hit “Lady Marmalade.”Dash began singing with Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx, and Sundray Tucker in the early 1960s, forming the girl group the Ordettes. They evolved to become the Bluebelles, then Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, and finally renamed themselves to Labelle in the early ‘70s.

NEW YORK -- Singer Sarah Dash, who co-founded the all-female group Labelle — best known for the raucous 1974 hit “Lady Marmalade" — has died. She was 76.Patti Labelle and Nona Hendryx completed the trio.

posted to Twitter Monday evening. “Sarah Dash was an awesomely talented, beautiful and loving soul who blessed my life and the lives of so many others in more ways than I can say.

the Supremes, with the remaining trio naming themselves Labelle. With Dash celebrated for her emotive, versatile voice that spanned soprano prettiness and robustly soulful singing, the group branched out, backing Laura Nyro, and covering the Who and touring with them.

Soul Tracks reports that “it was unexpected”.

Powerhouse R&B singer and actress Sarah Dash has died at age 76, according to Trenton, N.J. Mayor Reed Gusciora.

Sarah Dash, the legendary R&B singer who gained prominence as part of the group Labelle in the 1970s, has died. She was 76.Labelle’s publicist confirmed Dash’s death to Variety.

The X Factor US contestant Freddie Combs has sadly died at the age of 49 from kidney failure.The singer became a star from Simon Cowell’s US edition of the talent competition, where he wowed the judges with his dulcet tones on the huge stage. Freddie died at a hospital in Florida according to US publication TMZ.

Sarah Harding has died at the age of 39, it has been confirmed.The Girls Aloud singer was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and tragically passed away following a short battle. Her mum Marie broke the sad news on 5 September on Instagram, writing a statement in memory of her beloved daughter. Marie's statement read: “It’s with deep heartbreak that today I’m sharing the news that my beautiful daughter Sarah has sadly passed away.

Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, 39, died Sunday morning at home of breast cancer, according to her mother. She was 39 years old.

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Ellise Shafer administratorSarah Harding, member of the British pop group Girls Aloud, died on Sunday morning of breast cancer. She was 39.Harding’s mother, Marie Hardman, announced her death on her Instagram page, along with a heartfelt message.“It’s with deep heartbreak that today I’m sharing the news that my beautiful daughter Sarah has sadly passed away.