The Life and Legacy of Donna Summer: A Trailblazing Career and Tragic End
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Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, died on May 17, 2012, after a battle with lung cancer. She was diagnosed with lung cancer and theorized that it was caused by the 9/11 attacks since she did not smoke. A new documentary directed by her daughter Brooklyn Sudano and Oscar winner Roger Ross Williams, "Love to Love You, Donna Summer," explores the highs and lows of her life on and off stage. After her death, many musicians celebrated her legacy with heartfelt tributes.
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