I Touch Myself singer Chrissy Amphlett dies aged 53 after breast cancer battle
She rose to international fame in the early 1990s as the raunchy lead singer of Australian rock band Divinyls
Exceptional bravery: Chrissy Amphlett
I TOUCH Myself singer Chrissy Amphlett died yesterday aged 53 after battling breast cancer and multiple sclerosis.The ex-singer of Australian band the Divinyls went “in her sleep” surrounded by friends and family at home in New York, her musician husband Charley Drayton said.The band released six albums between 1982 and 1996, peaking in 1991 with I Touch Myself which reached No 1 in Australia, No 4 in the United States and No 10 in Britain.The statement from her family, released yesterday, said: "Our beloved Chrissy peacefully passed this afternoon."Christine Joy Amphlett succumbed to the effects of breast cancer and multiple sclerosis, diseases she vigorously fought with exceptional bravery and dignity. "She passed gently, in her sleep, surrounded by close friends and family, including husband of fourteen years, musician Charley Drayton; her sister, Leigh; nephew, Matt; and cousin Patricia Amphlett (“Little Pattie”)."Chrissy’s light burns so very brightly. Hers was a life of passion and creativity; she always lived it to the fullest. With her force of character and vocal strength she paved the way for strong, sexy, outspoken women."Best remembered as the lead singer of the ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, Divinyls; last month she was named one of Australia’s top ten singers of all time. "Chrissy expressed hope that her worldwide hit I Touch Myself would be utilised to remind all women to perform annual breast examinations."Chrissy was a true pioneer and a treasure to all whose lives her music and spirit touched."
She rose to international fame in the early 1990s as the raunchy lead singer of Australian rock band Divinyls
Exceptional bravery: Chrissy Amphlett
I TOUCH Myself singer Chrissy Amphlett died yesterday aged 53 after battling breast cancer and multiple sclerosis.The ex-singer of Australian band the Divinyls went “in her sleep” surrounded by friends and family at home in New York, her musician husband Charley Drayton said.The band released six albums between 1982 and 1996, peaking in 1991 with I Touch Myself which reached No 1 in Australia, No 4 in the United States and No 10 in Britain.The statement from her family, released yesterday, said: "Our beloved Chrissy peacefully passed this afternoon."Christine Joy Amphlett succumbed to the effects of breast cancer and multiple sclerosis, diseases she vigorously fought with exceptional bravery and dignity. "She passed gently, in her sleep, surrounded by close friends and family, including husband of fourteen years, musician Charley Drayton; her sister, Leigh; nephew, Matt; and cousin Patricia Amphlett (“Little Pattie”)."Chrissy’s light burns so very brightly. Hers was a life of passion and creativity; she always lived it to the fullest. With her force of character and vocal strength she paved the way for strong, sexy, outspoken women."Best remembered as the lead singer of the ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, Divinyls; last month she was named one of Australia’s top ten singers of all time. "Chrissy expressed hope that her worldwide hit I Touch Myself would be utilised to remind all women to perform annual breast examinations."Chrissy was a true pioneer and a treasure to all whose lives her music and spirit touched."