Joni Sledge, one of the sisters famous fo disco classic 'We Are Family' has died at 60. She was found unresponsive by a friend at her home in Phoenix, Arizona, her publicist said.

It is thought that she had no prior condition at the time and her cause of death is as yet unknow..

The trio last performed with the band in October and were due to play next week in LA.

A statement released on Facebook read:

Yesterday, numbness fell upon our family. We are saddened to inform you that our dear sister, mother, aunt, niece and cousin, Joni passed away yesterday. Please pray for us as we weep for this loss. We do know that she is now eternally with Our Lord.

We thank you in advance for allowing us the privacy to mourn quietly as a family. We miss her and hurt for her presence, her radiance, and the sincerity with which she loved & embraced life.

We love you & God Bless You all.

The Sledge Family

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Yesterday, numbness fell upon our family. We are saddened to inform you that our dear sister,...

Posted by Sister Sledge on Saturday, 11 March 2017


The Sister Sledge Twitter account simpley said "We love you Joni".




Nile Rodgers was instumental in Sister Sledge's success writing the classic 'We Are Family' and other early hits.




The last Music-News.com interview with the three sisters, recorded a year ago, can be seen below. A lovely lady, she will be missed.



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