Jody Miller death: Grammy-winning country musician dies aged 80 of Parkinson’s-related complications
Grammy-winning country singer Jody Miller has died, aged 80.
The “Queen of the House” musician died on Thursday (6 October) in Blanchard, Oklahoma, due to complications relating to Parkinson’s disease. Miller was diagnosed with the condition seven years ago.
The news was announced on the Facebook page of Miller’s daughter Robin Brook and her band Middle-Sister Music.
“Middle Sister is sorry to announce the passing of Jody Miller this morning, music icon and mother of Robin Brooks,” the post read.
“Please remember the family as they deal with this great loss.”
Born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1941, Miller was raised in Los Angeles, but then moved to Blanchard to live with her grandmother when her parents divorced.
After beginning her career as a folk and pop singer, Western actor Dale Robertson introduced Miller to Capitol Records who released her first album in 1964.
She released hit singles such as “Queen of the...
The “Queen of the House” musician died on Thursday (6 October) in Blanchard, Oklahoma, due to complications relating to Parkinson’s disease. Miller was diagnosed with the condition seven years ago.
The news was announced on the Facebook page of Miller’s daughter Robin Brook and her band Middle-Sister Music.
“Middle Sister is sorry to announce the passing of Jody Miller this morning, music icon and mother of Robin Brooks,” the post read.
“Please remember the family as they deal with this great loss.”
Born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1941, Miller was raised in Los Angeles, but then moved to Blanchard to live with her grandmother when her parents divorced.
After beginning her career as a folk and pop singer, Western actor Dale Robertson introduced Miller to Capitol Records who released her first album in 1964.
She released hit singles such as “Queen of the...
- 10/7/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - Music
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