'60s singer Sandy Posey known for iconic hits 'Born A Woman' and 'Single Girl' passes away at 80

Iconic singer Sandy Posey has passed away at the age of 80 after battling dementia for several years. Her husband, Wade Cummins, confirmed her death and shared that Sandy’s health had deteriorated due to her condition.

In a statement to TMZ, Wade confirmed that Sandy passed away at her home in Lebanon, Tennessee, on July 20, 2024. She was surrounded by her family, including her husband, her daughter Amy, and her niece. In the statement, Wade noted that “Sandy Posey had a very close relationship with Jesus,” expressing relief that the singer is now with Jesus.

Wade also acknowledged Sandy's millions of fans worldwide and revealed that the family has decided to host a celebration of her life on Facebook to honor the singer. However, the date and other details have not been announced yet.

Sandy Posey was well-known for her songs such as Born a Woman, Single Girl, and What a Woman in Love Won’t Do.

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Exploring Sandy Posey's personal life and career

Born on June 18, 1944, in Jasper, Alabama, Sandy died just a month after celebrating her 80th birthday. After graduating from high school in West Memphis, Arkansas, she worked as a receptionist in Memphis and then started taking part in recording sessions in the Deep South.

Sandy's musical career began with her first record, Kiss Me Goodnight, in 1965, followed by her first hit track, Born a Woman, in 1966. The track became an instant hit and sold millions of copies worldwide.

Sandy is best known for her albums, including Single Girl, Sandy Posey Featuring “I Take It Back”, The Very Best of Sandy Posey, Because of You, and Why Don’t We Go Somewhere and Love. Many of her songs, like Born a Woman, I Take It Back, Don’t Touch Me, and Something I’ll Remember, topped multiple charts in various countries like the USA, UK, Australia, and Canada.

Throughout her career, Sandy received several awards and nominations for her songs, including Grammy Award nominations.

According to Metro UK, the singer was previously married to James Billy Buchanan Robinson, with whom she had a daughter, before they decided to part ways. After her divorce, she then tied the knot with Cummins in 1993, and the couple was often seen performing and singing together.

As the news of her passing spreads, tributes have been pouring in from fans and fellow artists alike. Her husband, Wade Cummins, revealed that she would be cremated, but he did not specify the details of her funeral and memorial services.