Music Legend Marcie Jones Passes Away Days After Leukemia Diagnosis

The Australian music community is mourning the loss of Marcie Jones, a beloved singer and icon of the 1960s pop era, who sadly passed away at 79, just days after being diagnosed with leukemia.

Marcie Jones was the frontwoman of Marcie and the Cookies, one of Australia's first 'girl groups' during a male-dominated 1960s music scene. The group toured extensively in late 1960s Australia, including supporting The Monkees on their 1968 Australian tour.

Her passing was announced on social media by her daughter-in-law, Lisa, who wrote: “It’s with great sadness to let you all know my beautiful mother-in-law, Marcie Jones, passed away. You were a legend, an icon, and you will always be remembered. I love you. Until we meet again to sing another song!”

After her 1970s group split, Marcie found solo success with hits like "Gonna Get Married," which charted at number 37 in Australia in 1974. She appeared on popular TV shows including Bandstand and The Graham Kennedy Show and performed alongside legends such as Cliff Richard, Tom Jones, and Roy Orbison. Marcie performed locally until her passing.

Fans and fellow artists have paid tribute, remembering her as a treasured figure and a remarkable human being. Shortly before her death, she bravely shared her leukemia diagnosis publicly and expressed determination to fight as hard as she could.

Marcie passed away two months shy of her 80th birthday, which she had planned to celebrate with a fan concert, highlighting her enduring passion for music.

She leaves behind two children, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter. Her groundbreaking influence on Australian music and women in the industry will be cherished for generations.

Rest in peace to a legend whose voice, courage, and spirit paved the way for many.

Source: teknolojibura.com