Linda Lewis Cause of Death

Linda Lewis, the British singer-songwriter whose career spanned more than four decades, died, peacefully at home, on 3 May 2023, at the age of 72.

Her family confirmed her death on Wednesday night, with her sister Dee Lewis Clay sharing the news on social media.

“It is with the greatest sadness and regret we share the news that our beloved beautiful sister Linda Lewis passed away today peacefully at her home,” she wrote. “The family asks that you respect our privacy and allow us to grieve at this heartbreaking time.”

Linda Lewis is best known for her singles “Rock-a-Doodle-Doo” (1973), “Sideway Shuffle” (1973), and “Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss)” (1975).

Her solo albums include Lark (1972), Not a Little Girl Anymore (1975), Woman Overboard (1977), and the later Second Nature (1995), which charted in countries such as Japan.

Linda Lewis also sang background vocals for David Bowie, Al Kooper, Cat Stevens, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, Rick Wakeman, Rod Stewart, Peter Bardens, Hummingbird, Joan Armatrading, and Jamiroquai, among others.