Grammy-winning artist Bonnie Pointer knows as one of the “Pointer Sisters” has passed at 69 years old.
Founding member of the Pointer Sisters, Bonnie Pointer is dead from cardiac arrest at 69 years old. The famed singer achieved success as both a solo and group artist, having started singing in her father’s church.
Bonnie’s sister Anita announced via TMZ.
I’m deeply saddened to inform the fans of The Pointer Sisters that Bonnie, my sister, passed away this morning. Our family is devastated. On behalf of my siblings, the entire Pointer family, we kindly request your prayers during this time.
Anita Pointer described her sister as her “Best Friend” and someone she “never had a fight” with, in her entire life. The Pointer Sisters gained popularity in the early 1970s, starting as a duo and later expanding to a trio and quartet. Bonnie Pointer eventually pursued a successful solo career. Her song “Heaven must have sent you” reached as high as No. 11 on the Billboard charts.
Since her passing, stars have been expressing their love for Bonnie Pointer online.
My heart is broken to discover that the beautiful Bonnie Pointer of the beloved #PointerSisters has passed away💔 I loved her so much and I’m sending love to @AnitaPointer & Ruth Pointer and the family.
They surprised me at our gala last summer😢💔💔#RestInPeaceBonniePointer🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/EE5kkpiyoW— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) June 8, 2020
I’m deeply saddened by the news of Bonnie Pointer’s passing from the Pointer Sisters. My thoughts and condolences go out to her family, friends, and fans. I pray that her family finds peace and that fond memories of Bonnie bring smiles before they bring tears.🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/WTvZIo7xEu
— Gloria Gaynor (@gloriagaynor) June 8, 2020
Bonnie Pointer is survived by her sisters Anita and Ruth, and Brothers Fritz and Aaron Pointer
