Obituary of Donna Summer

Donna Summer

LaDonna Adrian Gaines (born December 31, 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts) was a singer-songwriter who was best known for gaining prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as, “Queen of Disco.” Donna died on May 17, 2012 and her death was because of lung cancer. She died at age 63.

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Donna Summer Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Summer, Donna
Common Name: Donna Summer
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Birth Date: December 31, 1948
Age: 63 (at death)
Also Known As: LaDonna
Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
Active Years: 1968-2012

Religion: Christian
Net Worth: $75 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
Favorite Actor: Josh Brolin

Donna's Family Tree

Birth Name: LaDonna Adrian Gaines
Father: Andrew Gaines
Mother: Mary Gaines
Brother(s):

Ricky Gaines

Sister(s):

Mary Gaines Bernard
Linda Gaines Lotman
Jenette Yancey
Dara Bernard

Spouse/Partner:

Helmuth Sommer (married 1973-divorced 1976)
Bruce Sudano (married 1980-2012, her death)

Daughter(s):

Brooklyn Sudano (born January 05, 1981)
Mimi Sommer (born February 16, 1973)
Amanda Sudano (born August 11, 1982)

Death Notice:

Date: May 17 2012 at age 63
Place: Naples, Florida, United States
Cause of Death: Lung Cancer
Funeral Arrangements: Held in Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 23, 2012
Interment: Buried in the Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter American Born on December 31st Born in 1948 Born in Massachusetts Died in 2012 Died at age 63 Died from Lung Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"God had to create disco music so that I could be born and be successful." (IMDB)

"Donna Summer's contributions to music and entertainment will always be remembered and honored, as she leaves behind a timeless legacy that continues to inspire generations. (V)"

"Donna Summer had a successful professional life as the "Queen of Disco", releasing chart-topping hits and garnering multiple Grammy Awards, before her untimely passing due to lung cancer. (V)"

Is Ms. Donna Summer still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.