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Anita Pointer, one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as the Pointer Sisters, died Saturday at the age of 74, her publicist announced.

Paul Archuleta/Getty ImagesAnita Pointer, founding member of the legendary sister act the Pointer Sisters, passed away Saturday at the age of 74, with her publicist noting she was "surrounded by family at the time of her death." "While we are deeply saddened by the loss of Anita, we are comforted in knowing she is now with her daughter, Jada and her sisters June and Bonnie and at peace," read a statement from the family. "She was the one that kept all of us close and together for so long. Her love of our family will live on in each of us." The statement a...

A million spectators. anita pointer, one of the original members of the singing group, the pointer sisters, has died. she was 7a. they had a string of hits in the 70s and 80s, winning several grammy awards. steffan powell looks back at her life. thanks to a diverse blend of rhythm and blues, funk and soul, the pointer sisters were responsible for songs that are still lighting up dance floors decades after they were first performed, and making an impact on wider popular culture, too. it was the 1973 song, yes we can can with its anita led vocals calling for togetherness during a time of racial ...

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She was of the founding members of R&B group The Pointer Sisters.