Chrissy Amphlett
Christine Joy "Chrissy" Amphlett (25 October 1959 – 21 April 2013)[1] was an Australian singer who was the lead singer of the rock band Divinyls. She had many hits with the group and in solo.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Christine Joy Amphlett |
| Born | 25 October 1959 Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 21 April 2013 (aged 53) New York City, United States |
| Genres | Rock, New Wave |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Years active | 1982–2013 |
| Labels | Chrysalis Records, Virgin Records, RCA Records |
| Associated acts | Divinyls |
Amphlett was born in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. She died from breast cancer. She also had multiple sclerosis. She died in New York City at age 53.[2]
References
- ↑ "Chrissy Amphlett dead". The Age. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ Chrissy Amphlett dead after losing cancer battle | Herald Sun 22 April 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013