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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Music Legend Dead at 79 After Private Health Battle
Music Legend Dead at 79 After Private Health Battle originally appeared on Parade. Marcie Jones—an Australian music legend known for being the lead singer of Marcie & The Cookies before embarking on a solo career—is dead at 79 after a private cancer battle. On Friday, May 31, Jones died after recently revealing she was diagnosed with leukemia, Rolling Stone Australia reported. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Her daughter-in-law, Lisa Asta, confirmed the news on Facebook on June 1. 'It's with great sadness to let you all know that my beautiful mother-in-law, Marcie Jones, passed away yesterday evening,' Asta revealed. 'I feel numb inside. Marc, never again will there be our little outbursts of song and dance. You made me laugh so hard and always gave me great advice.' The bereaved family member continued, 'You were a legend, an icon, and you will always be remembered. You always said that we were so alike in many ways, and that's why I know you will always be my guiding light. I will miss you so much. I love you. Until we meet again to sing another song.' On May 27, Jones announced her health struggle via social media, according to the Herald Sun. 'Sorry to start the day with rotten news,' the singer shared. 'I am in hospital with leukemia, starting treatment soon. We are all feeling very scared but I'll fight as hard as I can.' Jones formed the all-girl group Marcie and the Cookies with the Cook sisters, Beverley, Margaret and Wendy in 1967. In the wake of her death, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) posted a tribute to Jones on Instagram. 'As the powerhouse voice behind Marcie and the Cookies, Marcie helped pave the way for women in a male-dominated industry, breaking new ground in the 1960s and touring internationally with her signature sound," ARIA wrote in part. It added, "From The Go!! Show to global stages alongside The Monkees, The Seekers, Cliff Richard and Tom Jones, Marcie's impact on Australian music history is undeniable." Next: Music Legend Dead at 79 After Private Health Battle first appeared on Parade on Jun 3, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Marcie Jones, Lead Singer of Marcie & The Cookies, Dies at 79
Australian music trailblazer Marcie Jones has died at the age of 79, just days after publicly revealing a leukemia diagnosis. The beloved vocalist first rose to fame in the late 1960s as the powerhouse lead singer of Marcie & The Cookies, an all-female vocal group that helped break ground in Australia's male-dominated music scene. After her time with the Cookies, Jones launched a solo career that included a string of singles and her debut album, That Girl Jones, across the 1970s. More from Billboard Kneecap Announce Massive Wembley Arena Headline Show Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR Announce '$ome $pecial $hows 4 U.K.' Tour Dates Joe Jonas Reflects on Infamous 'South Park' Episode: 'I Was the Only Brother That Loved It' Rolling Stone Australia reported that Jones passed away on Friday (May 31), with her daughter-in-law Lisa Asta confirming the news in a Facebook tribute shared the following day. 'It's with great sadness to let you all know that my beautiful mother-in-law, Marcie Jones, passed away yesterday evening,' Asta wrote. 'I feel numb inside. Marc, never again will there be our little outbursts of song and dance. You made me laugh so hard and always gave me great advice.' 'You were a legend, an icon, and you will always be remembered. You always said that we were so alike in many ways, and that's why I know you will always be my guiding light. I will miss you so much. I love you. Until we meet again to sing another song.' The Herald Sun reported that just five days earlier, on May 27, Jones had revealed her leukemia diagnosis on social media. 'Sorry to start the day with rotten news,' she wrote. 'I am in hospital with leukemia, starting treatment soon. We are all feeling very scared but I'll fight as hard as I can.' ARIA and PPCA both paid tribute to Jones following her passing. 'We are saddened to hear of the passing of Marcie Jones, a true pioneer of Australian music,' ARIA wrote in a statement. 'As the powerhouse voice behind Marcie and the Cookies, Marcie helped pave the way for women in a male-dominated industry, breaking new ground in the 1960s and touring internationally with her signature sound. 'From The Go!! Show to global stages alongside The Monkees, The Seekers, Cliff Richard and Tom Jones, Marcie's impact on Australian music history is undeniable.' PPCA added, 'From her beginnings as a teenage performer to her rise as a charting solo artist and the lead of the pioneering girl group Marcie and the Cookies, Marcie championed originality, resilience and talent. She was a proud contributor to Australia's musical identity, taking her voice across Asia, Europe and the UK, and sharing the stage with international legends.' They added that her legacy 'will continue to inspire generations of artists.' Throughout her decades-long career, Jones performed across Asia, Europe and the U.K., and shared the stage with legends including The Monkees, Cliff Richard, Tom Jones and The Seekers. Her 2008 memoir Runs In The Blood described her as 'an unsung Australian music legend' who 'may not have received the accolades of some of her more recognised peers, but has remained stoic in her determination to perform, write and be a mother to her two boys.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Beloved Aussie singer tragically dies days after diagnosis
Australian singer Marcie Jones has died at the age of 79, passing away just days after revealing she had been diagnosed with leukaemia. Jones, a beloved musician who rose to fame in the 1960s as lead singer of Marcie and the Cookies, had a decades long career that saw her tour with acts including The Monkees, The Seekers and Cliff Richard and the Shadows. After releasing two singles with Marcie and the Cookies, Jones went solo. Her biggest hit, Gonna Get Married, saw Jones enjoy a pioneering success. On Tuesday, Jones took to social media to tell friends and family that she had been diagnosed with leukaemia, saying she was 'scared' but was going to 'fight' and start treatment. However, in a tragic turn just days after making the announcement, Jones passed away. Confirming the news, Jones's daughter in law Lisa Astra said she felt 'numb'. 'It's with great sadness (that I ) let you all know that my beautiful mother-in-law, Marcie Jones, passed away yesterday (Saturday) evening,' she wrote. 'I feel numb inside. 'Marc, never again will there be our little outbursts of song and dance. 'You made me laugh so hard and always gave me great advice. Astra, who is also a singer, described her mother in law as a 'legend' and an 'icon'. 'You will always be remembered,' she added. 'You always said that we were so alike in many ways, and that's why I know you will always be my guiding light. 'I will miss you so much. I love you. 'Until we meet again to sing another song!'
West Australian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Marcie Jones: Australian singer dies aged 79 in hospital days after revealing leukaemia diagnosis
Australian singer Marcie Jones has died at the age of 79, passing away just days after revealing she had been diagnosed with leukaemia. Jones, a beloved musician who rose to fame in the 1960s as lead singer of Marcie and the Cookies, had a decades long career that saw her tour with acts including The Monkees, The Seekers and Cliff Richard and the Shadows. After releasing two singles with Marcie and the Cookies, Jones went solo. Her biggest hit, Gonna Get Married, saw Jones enjoy a pioneering success. On Tuesday, Jones took to social media to tell friends and family that she had been diagnosed with leukaemia, saying she was 'scared' but was going to 'fight' and start treatment. However, in a tragic turn just days after making the announcement, Jones passed away. Confirming the news, Jones's daughter in law Lisa Astra said she felt 'numb'. 'It's with great sadness (that I ) let you all know that my beautiful mother-in-law, Marcie Jones, passed away yesterday (Saturday) evening,' she wrote. 'I feel numb inside. 'Marc, never again will there be our little outbursts of song and dance. 'You made me laugh so hard and always gave me great advice. Astra, who is also a singer, described her mother in law as a 'legend' and an 'icon'. 'You will always be remembered,' she added. 'You always said that we were so alike in many ways, and that's why I know you will always be my guiding light. 'I will miss you so much. I love you. 'Until we meet again to sing another song!'
