Getty imagesClodagh Rodgers, who represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision song contest in 1971, died at the age of 78.
Rodgers, from Warrenpoint, Down County, came fourth with the song Jack in the Box.
She was chosen to represent the United Kingdom in the contest as a hero in Dublin, duration of problems.
His son, Sam Sorbie, shared his death on social networks “after fighting a disease during the last three years.”
“Mom has lived an incredible life, full of love and happiness,” Sorbie said.
“His fantastic career acting, traveling around the world, dedicating his life to his two children and being the rock of this family.”
He added that his mother “would be at peace” with his father and grandparents.
Getty imagesSpeaking on the discs of the BBC island in 1971, he said he began singing at age 12 after being interested in music because his father was a concert promoter.
His “great regret” was not to take music lessons.
Speaking about his first performance at 12, he said: “I thought I was excellent standing there with my new socks and the crowd encouraged me.”
She left school at age 15 and her father got her audition for a record company, where she was given a contract.
His family then moved to England.
She said she made eight or nine “Dud” records before being successful.
But after letting go back and shake, “things completely changed during the night.”
When paying tribute to X, the former radio DJ of the BBC Mike Read said: “So sad news about Clodagh Rodgers, a star in many spheres: film, television, scenario and successful songs and, of course, Eurovision.
“He worked with so many greats in different genres.
“Commissioning to Frank, Louis and Lavinia and bless you for asking, and trusting that I write your obitary.”
