Pointer Sisters Member Anita Pointer Dead at 74

Anita Pointer, among the creators of the renowned group bearing her name, has actually passed away.

Anita’s representative informs TMZ … her death was the outcome of a “somewhat lengthy and heroic battle with cancer.” We’re informed she passed away quietly at house Saturday, surrounded by her household.

The Pointer Sisters formed in the late ’60s after Anita stopped her task as a secretary and formed the soon-to-be-famous group with her sisters Bonnie, June and Ruth.

They turned into one of the most popular groups in the ’70s, with renowned hit after hit.

To name a couple of … “I’m So Excited,” “Jump,” “Slow Hand,” “Fire,” (*74*) and “Neutron Dance.” If you have not heard all these tunes, you need to take a listen, due to the fact that they’re incredible.

The group won Grammys and numerous other awards, and they were the very first African American group to carry out at the Grand Ole Opry.

Anita’s sibling and group member Ruth, together with siblings Aaron and Fritz, stated,  ”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.”

They went on …  ”She was the one that kept all of us close and together for so long. Her love of our family will live on in each of us. Please respect our privacy during this period of grief and loss. Heaven is a more loving beautiful place with Anita there.”