The ‘Queen of Disco’ dies at 63 after long battle with cancer

Five-time Grammy winner Donna Summer is understood to have died this morning after a battle with cancer, reported U.S. based website TMZ.

Hot stuff singer known as the queen of disco, passed away in Florida, according to TMZ.

“Early this morning, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith,” said the family statement.

“While we grieve her passing, we are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy. Words truly can't express how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this sensitive time.”

TMZ reported that she died of lung cancer, citing sources as saying she believed she contracted it after inhaling toxic particles following the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York.

The star- born LaDonna Adrian Gaines - shot to superstardom in the 70s with iconic hits like Last Dance, Hot Stuff and Bad Girls. She continued with major strings in the 80s such as She Works Hard for the Money and This Time I Know It’s for Real.

Summer married Brooklyn Dreams singer Bruce Sudano back in 1980. They had two daughters together.