She always lived it to the fullest. Russell Crowe wrote: "RIP Chrissie Amphlett, [she] played my mum in Blood Brothers, 1988."

2:01 AM PDT 4/22/2013 https://www.pinterest.com/missalanamorgan/chrissy-amphlett-divinyls However, Geelong girl Christina (Chrissy) Amphlett was a survivor up until her untimely death from breast cancer two days ago (21 April 2013) at age 53. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Christina passed away on April 21, 2013 at the age of 53 in New York City, New York, USA. Death. If you see something that doesn't look right on this page, please do inform us using the form below: © 2017 Dead or Kicking / All Rights Reserved. "I'll never repeat what she said, but it was incredibly sad. De Mann also managed Madonna. Read the statement in its entirety below: "Our beloved Chrissy peacefully made her transition this morning. With her force of character and vocal strength, she paved the way for strong, sexy, outspoken women,” he said. Christina's cause of death was breast cancer. "Amphlett articulated her brave battle with cancer and multiple sclerosis in a heartbreaking post on Facebook.She wrote: "You become, sadly, a patient in a world of waiting rooms, you spend a lot time in cold machines, hospital beds,on your knees praying for miracles, operating rooms, tests after tests, looking at healthy people skip down the street like you once did, and you took it all for granted. PLEASE DONATE NOW! Music fans are mourning the death of Chrissy Amphlett, lead singer of Australian rock band The Divinyls, who died at her home in New York on Sunday after a long battle with breast cancer and multiple sclerosis. Tributes poured in for the feisty singer described by fans as a "trailblazer" and "electric frontwoman," who wowed audiences with her torn fishnet stockings, schoolgirl outfits and edgy performances.

Join the IA newsletter for regular updates on our latest news stories. "Only Charley, Mark (McEntee, of The Divinyls), myself, and her mother knew. "My illnesses have really exhausted this little body of mine that I have thrown from one end of a stage to another and performed thousands of shows. About Our Ads CQ University staff denied vote on pay-cut option ahead of massive job losses, Morrison Government's stimulus: Banking sector will reap the benefits, COVID-19 infections and deaths may spike in flu season. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site.

Celebrities and Notable People Who Have Had Coronavirus. Credit: "She hurt and bled like the rest of us. "He said very few people knew the real Chrissy. To keep us speaking truth to power, please consider donating to IA today - even a dollar will make a huge difference - or subscribe and receive all the benefits of membership. FORMER Divinyls manager Andrew McManus said Chrissy Amphlett's last days were incredibly sad. Chrissy Amphlett, the lead singer of the Divinyls, whose hit song “I Touch Myself” made the group an international success, died at her New York City home on Sunday. by Russell Crowe – who starred opposite Amphlett in 1998’s Blood Brothers – Tweeted his condolences on Monday. Amphlett and guitarist Marc McEntee formed the Divinyls in Sydney in 1980 and went on to release five studio albums that yielded as many hit singles on their home turf. Support IA. The Divinyls lead singer left home as a teenager and travelled to England, France and Spain where she was promptly nicked, … I'm grateful to have the knowledge that all of this has shown me. The Hollywood Reporter is part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. She was 53. Kathy Willens/AP. Get push notifications with news, features and more. The top election official says security is the priority, not speed.

"She had vocals, stage presence and she will be sadly missed. However, Geelong girl Christina (Chrissy) Amphlett was a survivor up until her untimely death from breast cancer two days ago (21 April 2013) at age 53. The Divinyls had four top 10 albums in Australia and one in the United States.

"Christine Joy Amphlett succumbed to the effects of breast cancer and multiple sclerosis, diseases she vigorously fought with exceptional bravery and dignity," her American musician husband and former Divinyls drummer Charley Drayton said in a statement. “Christine Joy Amphlett succumbed to the effects of breast cancer and multiple sclerosis, diseases she vigorously fought with exceptional bravery and dignity,” her husband, musician Charley Drayton, said in a statement. The band would go on to release six albums between 1982 and 1996. Alaska Rep. Don Young on Biden win: ‘It is time to put the election behind us’, Anchorage schools superintendent says strained hospital staffing drove call to delay school return, Prioritizing in-person voting has slowed Alaska’s absentee ballot counting process. Keep ‘em honest. Hers was a life of passion and creativity. "She concluded: "What A Life. Four months later, she got infected again - and felt much worse.

Terms of Use | Christina was 53 years old at the time of death. But we need your help. TWITTER In a statement announcing Amphlett’s death, her cousin Patricia "Little Pattie" Thompson wrote, “With her force of character and vocal strength, she paved the way for strong, sexy, outspoken women." Almost one year ago, Australian musical legend, Chrissy Amphlett, of the Australian band Divinyls, passed away at age 53, following her battle with breast cancer.

It's incredibly sad news," said Australian music critic Ian "Molly" Meldrum. FORMER Divinyls manager Andrew McManus went to the US to pay his respects to Chrissy Amphlett, whose last days were incredibly sad. But she was very a tough cookie. "That's a big rap - coming from Madge.". Best remembered as the lead singer of the ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Divinyls, last month she was named one of Australia's top 10 singers of all time. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2013. "I've got songs to sing, I've got stages to perform on. EMAIL ME. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: Chrissy Amphlett, Divinyls Lead Singer, Dies at 53. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. All rights reserved. Amphlett, who was recently named one of Australia's top 10 singers of all time, was 53. She had an enigma, a charisma, that star quality that lights up a room.He added: "We have a lost a pioneer of women's rock and roll. 4 in the United States. IA punches above its weight. Chrissy Amphlett, Divinyls Lead Singer, Dies at 53 After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and breast cancer, the singer died in New York City In 2007, Amphlett announced she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Holiday lays on the end of the bed when I am not feeling great and doesn't leave my side. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. With her force of character and vocal strength, she paved the way for strong, sexy, outspoken women.". FACEBOOK In 1980, Amphlett formed the Divinyls with musicians Mark McEntee and Jeremy Paul. "He was getting so much pressure from Madonna. It appears that Generation X just experienced an iteration of this! Amphlett, 53, lived in New York with her husband, former Divinyls drummer Charley Drayton. Help us sharpen our knuckledusters. Birthday: October 25, 1959 Date of Death: April 21, 2013 Age at Death: 53 She married former Divinyls drummer Charley Drayton in 1999 and released a well-received autobiography, Pleasure and Pain: My Life, in 2005. The folk singer and guitarist, who was the first performer at Woodstock, died of a heart attack at age 72 on April 22, 2013. Chrissy also caused another cookie to crumble, too.

Privacy | © 2020 The Hollywood Reporter The Divinyls lead singer left home as a teenager and travelled to England, France and Spain where she was promptly nicked, and that could have been the end of the section. Hers was a life of passion and creativity; she always lived it to the fullest. Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. IA is dedicated to providing fearless, independent journalism, free for all, with no barriers. In 1989, McManus did a co-management deal for Amphlett with US powerbroker Freddie De Mann. I'm a keep-on-going sort of girl.''. Christina Amphlett was born on October 25, 1959 and died on April 21, 2013. Amphlett died, aged 53, on 21 April 2013 at her home in Manhattan, after a long battle with breast cancer. Then in 2010, she revealed she had also been diagnosed with breast cancer. © 2020 Anchorage Daily News. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 despite its controversial chorus -- “I don't want anybody else/When I think about you/I touch myself” -- that went far beyond the borders of Australasia, becoming a bona fide U.S. radio hit in the days of pregrunge pop. All rights reserved. Hers was a life of passion and creativity.

Alaska has the slowest ballot-counting process in America. Chrissy also caused another cookie to crumble, too. Coronavirus Update. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. A talented actress, Amphlett also played Judy Garland in the original production of The Boy from Oz, World News Australia reports. Their biggest hit was "I Touch Myself," released in 1991.

"When I Touch Myself went to No.1, Freddie resigned as her joint manager.

For the past 14 years, Amphlett had been living in New York City with her husband, whose recent credits include work on the Fiona Apple album The Idler Wheel ... VIDEO: 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' Clip: The Tunnel Song. She passed gently, in her sleep, surrounded by close friends and family, including husband of 14 years, musician Charley Drayton, her sister Leigh, nephew Matt, and cousin Patricia Thompson ("Little Pattie"). "Chrissy also caused another cookie to crumble, too.In 1989, McManus did a co-management deal for Amphlett with US powerbroker Freddie De Mann.De Mann also managed Madonna.McManus said: "I think it difficult for Freddie having Chrissie in his stable. Former Divinyls singer Chrissy Amphlett has died in New York after a long battle with cancer. Christina was 53 years old at the time of death. In 1991, the single “I Touch Myself” topped the charts, reaching No. "She paid heartfelt tribute to Drayton and her pet dog, Holiday. [ learn more ]. Support IA. This Alaskan got COVID-19 and recovered. © Copyright 2020 Independent Australia - All rights reserved. She always lived it to the fullest. The band split in 1997, regrouped for a tour in 2007 and then parted ways again in 2009.

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