Cause of Death
Donna Summer died on May 17, 2012, at age 63. According to her family and public records, the cause of death was lung cancer. She had been diagnosed with the disease and passed away at her home in Naples, Florida.
Early Life and Career
Born LaDonna Adrian Gaines in Boston, she became known as the "Queen of Disco" for her work in the 1970s. She recorded hits such as "Last Dance," "Hot Stuff," and "Bad Girls," and won multiple Grammy Awards over her career.
Legacy and Final Years
Summer continued performing and recording into the 2000s while battling health issues. She retired from public life in her later years and focused on family and faith. Her influence on pop, R&B, and dance music remains widely cited by artists and music historians.
For more background on her career and awards, see the Donna Summer biography on AllMusic.
