Dec. 31 (Reuters) – Anita Poynter, one of the Grammy Award-winning Poynter Sisters, was best known for singing “I’m So Excited,” “Jump (For My Love),” and “Jump (For My Love)” in the 1970s and ’80s. Jump (For My Love), “Fire,” died Saturday of cancer at the age of 74, her publicist said.
Poynter was surrounded by family at his Beverly Hills home when he died, spokesman Roger Neal said.
According to the official biography, Anita was the second oldest of the four sisters who began performing as the June and Bonnie duo in 1969, and soon became a trio when Anita quit her secretarial job to join the group. became.
Bonnie left the group in the late 1970s and they became a trio again.The Pointer sisters also have two surviving brothers, Fritz and Aaron.
Anita lost her daughter Jada in 2003 when Anita took over the custody of her granddaughter Roxy McCain Poynter.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Anita, but comforted to know that she is resting in peace with her daughter Jada and sisters June and Bonnie. She is the heart of all of us. “Her love for our family will live on in each and every one of us,” the family said in a statement.
The sisters grew up singing at their father’s church in Oakland, California, who was a preacher.
Their 1973 debut album spawned their first hit single, “Yes We Can Can.”
Their biggest hits include 1978’s “Fire”, 1980’s “He’s So Shy”, 1981’s “Slow Hand”, 1983’s “Neutron Dance”, “Automatic” and “Jump”. there is. 1982 remains the norm.
In recent years, the group has continued to perform, with Ruth singing along with her daughter Issa and granddaughter Sadako.
Reported by Daniel Trotta.Edited by Kim Coghill
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