Judy Dyble, best known for performing with Fairport Convention, has died at the age of 71 after suffering from a long-term illness.
The folk singer’s agent confirmed the sad news in a statement today (Sunday).
The statement read: “It is with great sadness that we announce that English singer-songwriter Judy Dyble passed away on 12 July following a long illness borne with great courage.
“Judy Dyble was one of the pioneers of the English folk rock scene in the 1960s, most notably as a founding member of Fairport Convention and vocalist with cult band Trader Horne.
“We wish to express our deepest sympathies to Judy’s family, friends and many associates from her musical career at this time.”
Judy rose to prominence performing with Fairpoint Convention in the 1960s (Image: Rob Monk/Future/REX/Shutterstock)
The statement said that Judy’s family “would like to thank her fans for their messages and good wishes on social media over the last few weeks.”
In November 2019, Judy announced that she was suffering from lung cancer.
She said: “The mindless thing in my lung is malignant and is spreading its tendrils far and wide.
“So yes, I have lung cancer, and I start chemotherapy next week.”
Judy Dyble has died at the age of 71, her agent has confirmed (Image: PA)
Judy had been due to release some new music alongside David Longdon later this year.
He paid tribute, saying: “It is with great sadness that I write to say that my dear friend Judy Dyble passed away this morning.”
David, who described Judy as a “great friend”, went on: “Along the way, there was much laughter and joy, but also challenging moments.
“She was a woman of a certain age and she wrote articulately and unflinchingly about the autumn phase of her life.”
Writer Jonathan Coe also paid tribute on Twitter.
He shared a recording of her song A Net Of Memories and wrote: “RIP the wonderful Judy Dyble. Love this song. Far too many deaths of beautiful people in the last few weeks. The summer of 2020 has been cruel so far.”
Judy rose to stardom with Fairport Convention, however enjoyed a long solo career too.
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