Chrissy Amphlett
Australian singer (1959-2013)
Christine Joy "Chrissy" Amphlett (25 October 1959 – 21 April 2013)[1] was an Australian singer who was the lead singer of the rock band Divinyls. She had many hits with the group and in solo.
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Birth name | Christine Joy Amphlett |
Born | Geelong, Victoria, Australia | 25 October 1959
Died | 21 April 2013 New York City, United States | (aged 53)
Genres | Rock, New Wave |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress |
Years active | 1982–2013 |
Labels | Chrysalis Records, Virgin Records, RCA Records |
Amphlett was born in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. She died from breast cancer. She also had multiple sclerosis. She died in New York City at age 53.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Chrissy Amphlett dead". The Age. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ Chrissy Amphlett dead after losing cancer battle | Herald Sun 22 April 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013