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Australian jazz and soul singer Renée Geyer has died aged 69 after complications related to hip surgery.
The singer's record label, the Mushroom Group, confirmed the sad news, adding she was in no pain and died peacefully with family and friends.
"Renée is one of the most highly regarded singers in contemporary music – her unique vocal sound influences countless singers to this day," a statement read.
The label said it was discovered Geyer also had inoperable lung cancer while she was in hospital.
"We are all utterly devastated," a spokesperson said.
Geyer most recently performed to a sellout crowd last month and the record label said the singer had been looking forward to a busy year ahead.
"Renée was irrepressible, cheeky and loyal and her musical legacy speaks for itself, with her performing and recording career spanning five decades," the statement said.
"(She) lived her life as she performed – on her own terms and to the fullest.
"Beloved and respected, she was a force of nature and a national treasure, and her passing leaves a giant void in the Australian music industry."
R.I.P. Beautiful
The singer's record label, the Mushroom Group, confirmed the sad news, adding she was in no pain and died peacefully with family and friends.
"Renée is one of the most highly regarded singers in contemporary music – her unique vocal sound influences countless singers to this day," a statement read.
The label said it was discovered Geyer also had inoperable lung cancer while she was in hospital.
"We are all utterly devastated," a spokesperson said.
Geyer most recently performed to a sellout crowd last month and the record label said the singer had been looking forward to a busy year ahead.
"Renée was irrepressible, cheeky and loyal and her musical legacy speaks for itself, with her performing and recording career spanning five decades," the statement said.
"(She) lived her life as she performed – on her own terms and to the fullest.
"Beloved and respected, she was a force of nature and a national treasure, and her passing leaves a giant void in the Australian music industry."
R.I.P. Beautiful