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The Seekers singer Judith Durham dies aged 79 as devastated bandmates pay tributeThe Australian star and music icon died in Alfred Hospital in Melbourne on Friday night after suffering complications from a long-standing lung disease, it has been confirmed
Francesca Librae
6 AUG 2022
Judith Durham, Australia's folk music icon who achieved global fame as the lead singer of The Seekers, has died age 79.
The singer passed away in Alfred Hospital in Melbourne on Friday night after major complications brought on by a long battle with lung disease
Judith shot to fame when her song Georgy Girl became an international hit and went on the rack up huge success throughout the 60s, including I'll Never Find Another You, and A World of Our Own.
She made her first recording at 19 and joined The Seekers in 1963. The group of four became the first Australian band to achieve major chart and sales success in the U.K. and the United States, eventually selling 50 million records.
Universal Music Australia announced her death Friday, saying she had a brief stay in a hospital and ultimately died from a chronic lung disease.
Her bandmates Keith Potger, Bruce Woodley and Athol Guy said in tribute: “Our lives are changed forever losing our treasured lifelong friend and shining star.
"Her struggle was intense and heroic - never complaining of her destiny and fully accepting its conclusion. Her magnificent musical legacy Keith, Bruce and I are so blessed to share.”
Judith Durham, Australia's folk music icon who achieved global fame as the lead singer of The Seekers, has died age 79.
The singer passed away in Alfred Hospital in Melbourne on Friday night after major complications brought on by a long battle with lung disease
Judith shot to fame when her song Georgy Girl became an international hit and went on the rack up huge success throughout the 60s, including I'll Never Find Another You, and A World of Our Own.
She made her first recording at 19 and joined The Seekers in 1963. The group of four became the first Australian band to achieve major chart and sales success in the U.K. and the United States, eventually selling 50 million records.
The singer has suffered a long battle with lung disease (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Universal Music Australia announced her death Friday, saying she had a brief stay in a hospital and ultimately died from a chronic lung disease.
Her bandmates Keith Potger, Bruce Woodley and Athol Guy said in tribute: “Our lives are changed forever losing our treasured lifelong friend and shining star.
"Her struggle was intense and heroic - never complaining of her destiny and fully accepting its conclusion. Her magnificent musical legacy Keith, Bruce and I are so blessed to share.”
Her bandmates paid a gushing tribute (Image: PA)
Tributes continue to pour in for the beloved singer, with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese describing Durham as a national treasure and an Australian icon.
He tweeted: “Judith Durham gave voice to a new strand of our identity and helped blaze a trail for a new generation of Aussie artists.
“Her kindness will be missed by many, the anthems she gave to our nation will never be forgotten.”
Tributes continue to pour in for the beloved singer, with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese describing Durham as a national treasure and an Australian icon.
He tweeted: “Judith Durham gave voice to a new strand of our identity and helped blaze a trail for a new generation of Aussie artists.
“Her kindness will be missed by many, the anthems she gave to our nation will never be forgotten.”
Tributes continue to pour in for the beloved singer, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
In her home state Victoria, Premier Dan Andrews said Durham had conquered the music world both in Australia and overseas.
He said: "With her unique voice and stage presence leading The Seekers, the band became one of Australia's biggest chart toppers."
Judith's sister, Beverley Sheehan, added, "Judith's joy for life, her constant optimism, creativity and generosity of spirit were always an inspiration to me".
Arts minister Tony Burke added: "Once, the best known Australian voice was Judith Durham's.
"With The Seekers and solo Judith earned her place as an icon of our music", he added.
In her home state Victoria, Premier Dan Andrews said Durham had conquered the music world both in Australia and overseas.
He said: "With her unique voice and stage presence leading The Seekers, the band became one of Australia's biggest chart toppers."
Judith's sister, Beverley Sheehan, added, "Judith's joy for life, her constant optimism, creativity and generosity of spirit were always an inspiration to me".
Arts minister Tony Burke added: "Once, the best known Australian voice was Judith Durham's.
"With The Seekers and solo Judith earned her place as an icon of our music", he added.
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Tributes are flowing for beloved Australian entertainer Judith Durham who died “peacefully” aged 79 following a long health battle.
The former lead singer of The Seekers, who garnered international fame for her immense talent, died in Melbourne on Friday evening in palliative care.
She had been admitted to Alfred Hospital and died as a result of complications from a longstanding chronic lung disease.
The singer, songwriter and musician formed The Seekers with Athol Guy, Bruce Woodley and Keith Potger in 1962.
With hits like Georgy Girl and The Carnival Is Over, they became the first Australian pop group to achieve major chart success in the UK and US, paving the way for other stars like Olivia Newton-John.
The Seekers hold the record for the biggest concert crowd in the southern hemisphere, with about 200,000 people attending a show in March 1967.
They were named joint Australians of the Year in 1967.
Durham eventually left the group and had a successful solo career, though she continued to reunite with The Seekers over the years.
The Seekers members were each honoured as Officers of the Order of Australia in 2014.
Durham’s bandmates took to social media to share a tribute to her “magnificent musical legacy”.
“Our lives are changed forever losing our treasured lifelong friend and shining star,” they said.
“Her struggle was intense and heroic — never complaining of her destiny and fully accepting its conclusion.
Her sister Beverley Sheehan also spoke of the closeness they shared.
“Judith’s joy for life, her constant optimism, creativity and generosity of spirit were always an inspiration to me,” she said.
Durham’s family has asked for privacy at this time.
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