EUROVISION star Clodagh Rodgers has died aged 78.
The Northern Irish singer finished fourth in the long-running competition in 1971 with Jack In The Box.
Her son Sam Sorbie confirmed the news in a Facebook post today, saying she died on Friday after a short illness.
In a heartfelt tribute he penned: “With a heavy heart, my dear beautiful mum Clodagh has sadly passed away after battling an illness for the last three years.
“She passed away peacefully yesterday surrounded by her family in Cobham.
“Mum has lived an incredible life, full of love and happiness.
“Her fantastic career performing, traveling the world, devoting her life to her two sons and being the rock of this family.
“Life will not be the same without Mum, but she will finally be at peace now with dad, nanny and pappa.”
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