Eurovision legend Clodagh Rodgers has died following a three-year harrowing health battle.
Clodagh, who represented the UK in the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest with her song “Jack In The Box”, secured fourth place for the UK with 98 points, falling short of Monaco’s winning score of 128 points for the song “Un banc, un arbre, une rue” (A bench, a tree, a street) performed by Séverine.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by Rodgers’ son, Sam Sorbie, in a Facebook post shared on Saturday, revealing that his mother had died on Friday following a brief illness. This follows another BBC star’s heartbreaking death which was announced earlier this week.
In a touching tribute, he wrote: “With a heavy heart, my dear beautiful mum Clodagh has sadly passed away after battling an illness for the last three years. She passed away peacefully yesterday surrounded by her family in Cobham. mum has lived an incredible life, full of love and happiness.
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“Her fantastic career performing, travelling the world, devoting her life to her two sons and being the rock of this family. Life will not be the same without Mum, but she will finally be at peace now with dad, nanny and pappa. We all love and miss her terribly.”
Fans were quick to express their condolences, with one writing: “All our condolences Sam and sincere thanks for informing us here in such a personal and timely way at this time of great personal bereavement. It means more than I can say to those many of us who loved your wonderful mum from afar,” reports the Express.
Another added: “So sorry to hear this Sam. Those of us on here realise what a special lady she was. A great talent and lovely person. Much underrated.”
A third person expressed their sorrow: “Very sad to hear that Sam. She brought so much joy to so many people. Sending love and light to you and the rest of the family at this sad time.”
Another said: “So very sad and sorry. My condolences to all of the family, Clodagh brought me much joy over the years. May she RIP,” a fourth chimed in.
Rodgers hails from Northern Ireland, born on the 5th of March, 1947. She kicked off her professional singing career by opening for Michael Holliday at just thirteen.
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Her dad, with his dancehall tour promoter hat on, was instrumental in securing her signing with Decca in 1962. There she worked on her early singles under the guidance of producer Shel Talmy.
Television welcomed Rodgers on the 26th of September, 1962, where she graced BBC TV’s Adam Faith Show as a guest, thrilling audiences with Let’s Jump the Broomstick.
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