Donna Summer passed away this morning (May 17) after a battle with lung cancer. She was just 63 years old.
Summer changed the world of music forever with a string of hits in the 1970s and '80s, and her legacy can be heard in everyone from Lady GaGa to Underworld.
From partying in 1979 to hanging out with Stevie Wonder and Bette Midler, below we take a look at the stunning life of a true music icon.
Donna Summer 1948-2012: Her life in pictures
Published Thursday, May 17 2012, 17:51 BST | By Mayer Nissim | 1 comment
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