Linda Lewis dead: Singer-songwriter who performed with David Bowie dies aged 72 as sister pays tribute

SOUL icon Linda Lewis has died at the age of 72, her family have said.

The “It’s In His Kiss” singer passed away “peacefully” at home on Wednesday.

In a statement on social media, her sister Dee Lewis Clay said: “It is with the greatest sadness and regret we share the news that our beloved beautiful sister Linda Lewis passed away today peacefully at her home.

“The family asks that you respect our privacy and allow us to grieve at this heartbreaking time.”

Famed for her five-octave vocal range, Linda Lewis entertained her legions of followers for more than four decades.

A self-taught guitarist and keyboard player, she appeared at the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970.

And she appeared as a backing singer on David Bowie’s 1973 Aladdin Sane album.

That year her first hit “Rock-a-Doodle-Doo” reached number 15 in the UK charts.

Her dulcet tones also saw her tour with Cat Stevens, Stewart, Steve Harley and Cockney Revel, Rick Wakeman, Joan Armatrading and Jamiroquai.

But her biggest hit came with “It’s In His Kiss” – a cover of Cher’s “The Shoop Shoop Song” – which reached number six in 1975.

Linda went on to have four top 40 hits throughout the 80s.

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