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James"Thunder"Early · 04-12-2006, 01:42 PM

No other details, it's only on their website

http://www.thepointersistersfans.com/

Ireneparalegal · 04-12-2006, 01:56 PM

WTF??????????????????????????? how awful...so sad.

Janice · 04-12-2006, 02:10 PM

June Pointer of the Pointer Sisters Dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) - June Pointer, the youngest of the singing Pointer Sisters known for the 1970s and 1980s hits "I'm So Excited,""Fire," and "Slow Hand," has died, her family said Wednesday. She was 52.

Pointer died of cancer Tuesday at Santa Monica University of California, Los Angeles, Medical Center, the family said in a statement. She had been hospitalized since late February and the type of cancer wasn't disclosed.

She died "in the arms of her sisters, Ruth and Anita and her brothers, Aaron and Fritz, by her side," the family statement read. "Although her sister, Bonnie, was unable to be present, she was with her in spirit."

The Pointer Sisters began as a quartet in the early 1970s with sisters Ruth, Anita, Bonnie and June. The group became a trio when Bonnie embarked on a solo career.

The group's hits also included "He's So Shy,""Automatic" and "Jump (For My Love)."

The sisters, along with their two older brothers, grew up singing in the choir of an Oakland church where their parents were ministers.

Bonnie and June formed a singing duo and began performing in clubs around the San Francisco Bay area. Anita and Ruth later joined the group and together, they sang backup for Taj Mahal, Boz Scaggs and Elvin Bishop, among others.

Their first, self-titled album, "The Pointer Sisters," debuted in 1973 and the song "Yes We Can Can" became their first hit. They followed up with the album "That's A Plenty," which featured an eclectic mix of musical styles ranging from jazz to country and pop. They won the first of their three Grammy awards in 1974 for best country vocal performance by a group for the song "Fairytale."

Bonnie left the group in 1977, and the sisters recorded several more albums, scoring several hit songs that became identified as the soundtrack of the 1980s.

The successful 1984 album "Break Out" earned two Grammy awards for the songs "Automatic" and "Jump (For My Love)." The album's other hit song, "Neutron Dance," was prominently featured in the movie "Beverly Hills Cop."

June recorded two solo albums, and later left the trio.

Anita and Ruth still perform under the group's name. Ruth's daughter, Issa Pointer, is the trio's newest member.

Two years ago, June Pointer was charged with felony cocaine possession and misdemeanor possession of a smoking device. She was ordered to a rehabilitation facility.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete.

Ireneparalegal · 04-12-2006, 02:12 PM

So sad. So young. I remember dancing to their songs when I was growing up.

BTW, which is the one that kicked her sister's husband's butt for cheating? I remember that incident, just can't remember which sister did that.

Janice · 04-12-2006, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

BTW, which is the one that kicked her sister's husband's butt for cheating? I remember that incident, just can't remember which sister did that.

That's my kind of sister. When I was in my early 20s, my older sister's live-in boyfriend cheated on her with her best friend. I ended up beating the crap out of the friend.

She had long reddish hair, and I remember I had her pinned down on the driveway in a yard, and just about ripping her hair out.

LadyBee · 04-12-2006, 03:14 PM

How sad. I had no idea she was terminally ill.

My condolences to the Pointer family.

Cactus Jack · 04-12-2006, 06:09 PM

RIP

Ireneparalegal · 04-13-2006, 01:24 PM

They had one of her last interviews on Entertainment last night and it was so sad seeing her say that she is only "human and has a disease"...she had been doing drugs since she was 13!!!! She was doing crack until she found out how sick she had become (with cancer). Her sisters had booted her out of their group to get her to understand she needs help. She had been performing on stage and can't remember passing out. she also stated at their Walk of Fame ceremony, where they received their star, she was so high that day, she didn't remember the details of that day.

isiahthomas · 04-15-2006, 12:13 PM

Show me a picture of June Pointer. I don't know which sister is which. I love The Pointer Sisters. I used to have their Break Out album. That album is very good and has my favorite songs Automatic, Jump For My Love, Neutron Dance, Come And Get It. June was doing drugs when she was 13? Damn. Why do so many people do drugs? I don't understand it. I like their Yes We Can Can song. Ya'll remember they had a small part in Car Wash movie? They were Richard Pryor's girls in the movie. I don't know what they did for him.

James"Thunder"Early · 04-15-2006, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by isiahthomas

Show me a picture of June Pointer. I don't know which sister is which. I love The Pointer Sisters. I used to have their Break Out album. That album is very good and has my favorite songs Automatic, Jump For My Love, Neutron Dance, Come And Get It. June was doing drugs when she was 13? Damn. Why do so many people do drugs? I don't understand it. I like their Yes We Can Can song. Ya'll remember they had a small part in Car Wash movie? They were Richard Pryor's girls in the movie. I don't know what they did for him.

isiahthomas · 04-15-2006, 12:27 PM

Thanks James. She was cute. I can't believe she was 52. People be dying before their time. Did ya'll hear about that white woman basketball college coach that died recently? She was only 28 years old. Unbelievable.

Brian Damage · 04-15-2006, 12:28 PM

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04-12-2006, 02:10 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Rest In Peace Ms. Pointer June Pointer of the Pointer Sisters Dies LOS ANGELES (AP) - June Pointer, the youngest of the singing Pointer Sisters known for the 1970s and 1980s hits "I'm So Excited,""Fire," and "Slow Hand," has died, her family said Wednesday. She was 52. Pointer died of cancer Tuesday at Santa Monica University of California, Los Angeles, Medical Center, the family said in a statement. She had been hospitalized since late February and the type of cancer wasn't disclosed. She died "in the arms of her sisters, Ruth and Anita and her brothers, Aaron and Fritz, by her side," the family statement read. "Although her sister, Bonnie, was unable to be present, she was with her in spirit." The Pointer Sisters began as a quartet in the early 1970s with sisters Ruth, Anita, Bonnie and June. The group became a trio when Bonnie embarked on a solo career. The group's hits also included "He's So Shy,""Automatic" and "Jump (For My Love)." The sisters, along with their two older brothers, grew up singing in the choir of an Oakland church where their parents were ministers. Bonnie and June formed a singing duo and began performing in clubs around the San Francisco Bay area. Anita and Ruth later joined the group and together, they sang backup for Taj Mahal, Boz Scaggs and Elvin Bishop, among others. Their first, self-titled album, "The Pointer Sisters," debuted in 1973 and the song "Yes We Can Can" became their first hit. They followed up with the album "That's A Plenty," which featured an eclectic mix of musical styles ranging from jazz to country and pop. They won the first of their three Grammy awards in 1974 for best country vocal performance by a group for the song "Fairytale." Bonnie left the group in 1977, and the sisters recorded several more albums, scoring several hit songs that became identified as the soundtrack of the 1980s. The successful 1984 album "Break Out" earned two Grammy awards for the songs "Automatic" and "Jump (For My Love)." The album's other hit song, "Neutron Dance," was prominently featured in the movie "Beverly Hills Cop." June recorded two solo albums, and later left the trio. Anita and Ruth still perform under the group's name. Ruth's daughter, Issa Pointer, is the trio's newest member. Two years ago, June Pointer was charged with felony cocaine possession and misdemeanor possession of a smoking device. She was ordered to a rehabilitation facility. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.

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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	So sad. So young. I remember dancing to their songs when I was growing up. BTW, which is the one that kicked her sister's husband's butt for cheating? I remember that incident, just can't remember which sister did that.

04-12-2006, 03:14 PM	#6
LadyBee Tenderoni Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 31, 2004 Location: Vega$ Posts: 380	How sad. I had no idea she was terminally ill. My condolences to the Pointer family.

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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	They had one of her last interviews on Entertainment last night and it was so sad seeing her say that she is only "human and has a disease"...she had been doing drugs since she was 13!!!! She was doing crack until she found out how sick she had become (with cancer). Her sisters had booted her out of their group to get her to understand she needs help. She had been performing on stage and can't remember passing out. she also stated at their Walk of Fame ceremony, where they received their star, she was so high that day, she didn't remember the details of that day.

04-15-2006, 12:13 PM	#9
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Show me a picture of June Pointer. I don't know which sister is which. I love The Pointer Sisters. I used to have their Break Out album. That album is very good and has my favorite songs Automatic, Jump For My Love, Neutron Dance, Come And Get It. June was doing drugs when she was 13? Damn. Why do so many people do drugs? I don't understand it. I like their Yes We Can Can song. Ya'll remember they had a small part in Car Wash movie? They were Richard Pryor's girls in the movie. I don't know what they did for him.

04-15-2006, 12:27 PM	#11
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Thanks James. She was cute. I can't believe she was 52. People be dying before their time. Did ya'll hear about that white woman basketball college coach that died recently? She was only 28 years old. Unbelievable.