Originally, The Pointer Sisters was comprised of June Pointer and Bonnie Pointer, per Britannica. However, Anita Pointer and Ruth Pointer joined in the ’70s, thus forming the legendary quartet. In 1977, Bonnie tried her hand at solo music — a move that almost ended the group. “We were devastated,” said Anita to the Associated Press (via Richmond Freedom Press). “We did a show the night she left, but after that, we just stopped. We thought it wasn’t going to work without Bonnie.” However, the slimmed down lineup actually eclipsed their sister in success as their careers waged on.
Unfortunately, June Pointer — the youngest sibling — died from cancer in 2006 at age 52, according to Spokesman. Fourteen years later, Bonnie Pointer died at age 69 from cardiac arrest, per People. At the time, Anita released a statement, which read: “Bonnie was my best friend and we talked every day. We never had a fight in our life. I already miss her and I will see her again one day.” In light of Anita’s passing, her family has released a tender statement about Anita being reunited with her departed sisters and late daughter Jada Harper. “While we are deeply saddened by the loss of Anita, we are comforted in knowing she is now with her daughter, Jada and her sisters June & Bonnie and at peace,” read the statement, per CNN.
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Ruth Pointer is the last surviving Pointer sister.
