CNNW CNN Newsroom May 17, 2012
the age of 63. apparently dying from cancer. something that she had kept under wraps. it was not well-known at all that she was suffering from an illness. she had reportedly been in the studio very recently working on an album that she was hoping to finish. we did release a statement from her manager this morning saying, early this morning we lost donna summer, a woman of many gifts, the greatest gift being her faith. while we grieve her passing, we're at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy. words truly cannot express how much we appreciate your prayers ...