Pointer Sisters Member Anita Pointer Dead at 74

One of the founding members of the group has died.

Her death was the result of a long battle with cancer, according to her rep. She was surrounded by her family when she died.

The Pointer Sisters formed in the late '60s after one of them quit her job and formed a new group with her sisters.

Their hit after hit made them one of the most popular groups of the 70's.

To identify a few. "I'm So Excited," "Jump," "Slow Hand," "Fire," and "He's Soshy" are some of the things I'm excited about. You should listen to these songs if you haven't already.

They were the first African American group to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.

Ruth said, "We are comforted in knowing she is with her daughter, Jada and her sisters June and Bonnie and at peace."

She was the one who kept us together. Each of us will have her love in our hearts. During this time, please respect our privacy. There is a more loving place in heaven.

A 74-year-old woman namedAnita was dead. I am sad.