The Sister Sledge singer was found dead at her home on Saturday
Joni Sledge, member of the group Sister Sledge was found unresponsive yesterday (12 March) at her home in Phoenix, Arizona – as stated by the group’s publicist, Biff Warren. The cause of death is currently unknown.
A statement on Facebook reads: “Yesterday, numbness fell upon our family. We are saddened to inform you that our dear sister, mother, aunt, niece and cousin, Joni passed away yesterday.”
“We miss her and hurt for her presence, her radiance, and the sincerity with which she loved & embraced life.”
The singer is survived by her adult son, and Sister Sledge were due to perform in Los Angeles next week.