Obituary of Helen Reddy

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Helen Reddy

Helen Reddy (born October 25th, 1941 in Melbourne, Victoria) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for her hit song "'I Am Woman". Helen died on September 29th, 2020 and her death was because of old age. She suffered from Addison’s disease and dementia and died at the age of 78.

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Helen Reddy Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Reddy, Helen
    • Common Name: Helen Reddy
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Birth Date: October 25, 1941
    • Age: 78 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The Singing Nun
    • Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Nationality: Australian
    • Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
    • Favorite Color: Yellow
    • Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
    • Favorite Actor: Jodie Foster

    Helen's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Helen Maxine Reddy
    • Father: Maxwell David "Max" Reddy (born 1914 )
    • Mother: Stella Campbell (née Lamond)
    • Sister(s):
      • Toni Lamond (half-sister)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Claude Weate ​(married 1961-divorced 1966)​
      • Jeff Wald ​(married 1968-divorced 1981)​
      • Milton Ruth ​(married 1984-divorced 1995)
    • Son(s):
      • Jordan Sommers (born December 12, 1972)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Traci Wald Donat (born January 19, 1963)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 29 2020 at age 78
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterAustralian Born on October 25th Born in 1941 Born in Victoria Died in 2020 Died at age 78 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"[on her role in Airport 1975 (1974)] I love the part, and portraying a nun certainly gives one a different perspective on life. At times while in my habit, I felt quite different than usual. It was a special feeling. The kind one feels when they've done something good and clean within themselves." (IMDB)

"Helen Reddy was a trailblazing artist who fearlessly used her powerful voice to champion women's rights and inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Helen Reddy had a successful professional career as an Australian-American singer, songwriter, and actress, gaining recognition for her iconic feminist anthem "I Am Woman". Although no longer active in the industry, her legacy lives on even after her passing. (V)"

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

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