Grammy-Winning Singer, Anita Pointer Dies Aged 74

Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer passed away last Saturday at the age of 74 after battling with cancer, her publicist made this known.

One of the founding members of R&B group The Pointer Sisters, she delighted fans across the world with hits including “I’m So Excited,” “Jump,” and “Fire.”

Along with sisters June and Ruth, the group from Oakland, California released their first album in 1973 before going on to win three Grammy Awards.

“Sad to report my client Grammy Winner Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters has passed away after a heroic battle with cancer,” Roger Neal said on Instagram.