Bonnie Pointer, the vivacious founding member of the fabulous Pointer Sisters died yesterday at the age of 69. Anita Pointer told TMZ "It is with great sadness that I have to announce to the fans of The Pointer Sisters that my sister, Bonnie, died this morning. Our family is devastated, on behalf of my siblings and I and the entire Pointer family, we ask for your prayers at this time."
Anita added: "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.
Taking to social media she simply said “Too soon. RIP sweet baby sister. Torn apart by this great loss.”
The Pointer Sisters formed in Oakland, California, first found success in the 1970s, their career spanned over four decades and earned them 13 top US 20 hits. three Grammy awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994. Bonnie left the group in 1977 to pursue a solo career which sadly never achieved the success of the Pointer Sisters.
Their most popular songs include Jump (For My Love) and I'm So Excited as well as Fire and Slow Hand.
You can read the group's tribute to their sister by following the link as posted on their Twitter feed below:
Sad News: Our sister Bonnie has passed away at the age of 69. https://t.co/VnopEyVGHn pic.twitter.com/nJSPiEbggV
— The Pointer Sisters (@PointerOfficial) June 8, 2020
May you RIP Bonnie Pointer.
