During a career spanning nearly four decades, Reddy released 18 studio albums, including eight hits at No. 1 on Billboard’s adult contemporary charts. He also acted in films and musicals and appeared in several television shows. She announced her retirement in 2002, but has since attended a few comeback concerts.
Reddy was closely associated with “I Am Woman” on her debut album in 1971. The song celebrates female empowerment in the context of “Hear Me Scream” and makes it an icon of the feminist movement.
The singer enjoyed a long career, appearing as a singing nun in “Airport 1975” and “Hit Not Way to a Lady,” “Delta Dawn,” “Angie Baby” and “The World Against You and Me.”
Reddy died a week after the release of a film about her life titled “I Am a Woman”.
Reddy’s children Tracy and Jordan announced that the actor-singer had died in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
“She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and a truly formidable woman,” he said in a statement. “Our hearts are broken. But we rest with the knowledge that his voice will live forever.”
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The Associated Press contributes to this report.
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