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Melbourne, Australia (AP) —Judith Durham, the Australian folk music icon that has become world-famous as the lead singer of The Seekers, has died. She was 79 years old.
Durham died at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne on Friday night after she suffered from long-standing lung disease complications, Universal Music Australia and Music Ost said in a statement on Saturday. Said.
She made her first recording at the age of 19, and she gained her fame after joining The Seekers in 1963. The group of four became the first Australian band to have successful charts and sales in the UK and US, and eventually sold. 50 million records.
International hits include "Carnival is over", "I'll Never Find Another", "Our own world", "Georgy Girl" and more. I have.
Durham embarked on a solo career in 1968, but she recorded again at Seekers in the 1990s.
"Today is a sad day for Judith's family, her fellow seekers, Musicoast staff, the music industry and fans around the world, and all of us who have been part of Judith's life. That's what Graham Simpson, a member of The Seekers' management team.
Her bandmates Keith Potger, Bruce Woodley, and Athol Guy of The Seekers have changed their lives forever by losing "our dear lifelong friend and shining star." I said that.
"Her struggle was fierce, heroic, did not complain about her destiny, and fully accepted the conclusion. Keith, Bruce, her grand musical heritage. , And I am very fortunate, "they said.
In tribute to her beloved singer, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described Durham as "a national treasure and a symbol of Australia."
"Judith Durham called out to a new chain of our identities and helped pave the way for a new generation of Australian artists," Albanese wrote on Twitter. "Her kindness will be overlooked by many, the national anthem she gave to our country will never be forgotten."
In his home state of Victoria, Prime Minister Dan Andrews , Said Durham has conquered the world of music both in Australia and abroad.
"Her unique voice and stage presence leading the Seekers has made her band one of Australia's largest chart toppers," he said.
