Poly Styrene, the singer of one of the pioneering British punk bands, has passed away at the age of just 53. On April 25, she lost her battle against breast cancer. Or as it is phrased on her official Twitter account, "We can confirm that the beautiful Poly Styrene, who has been a true fighter, won her battle on Monday evening to go to higher places." Marion Elliot, her real name, was the frontwoman of the punk band X-Ray Spex, founded in 1977.
Just last month, she released her new album "Generation Indigo". On this occasion, she gave an interview to the Guardian, in which she also spoke about her illness, which was already quite advanced at that time. Her death was first announced by close friends on Facebook. And unfortunately, people can't help but click the "Like" button there as well.
