Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith has died at the age of 68.
Griffith had a significant Irish following as she lived in Dublin for a time in the 1990s and has regularly visited Ireland.
A statement from her management company last night confirmed her death, but no cause was provided as of yet in relation to her death.
Gold Mountain Entertainment said in a statement, “It was Nanci’s wish that no further formal statement or press release happen for a week following her passing”
She was also known for her recording of From A Distance, which would later become a well-known Bette Midler tune.
Tributes have been paid to the musician since the announcement of her death.
I’m so saddened to hear of the passing of the wonderful Nanci Griffith,I was lucky enough to record a few of Nanci’s songs for my first solo album ‘Talk to Me’ I was so honoured when she came over to ireland & sang with me on the album❤️ Sleep well Nanci ?https://t.co/dGvwigzuQH
— Frances Black (@frances_black) August 13, 2021
? Friend just messaged me to say that Nanci Griffith has died. An extraordinary singer writer & player. She was v good to me when I was starting out, brought me on the road with her & brought people to my gigs. We shared some epic nights. “God bless the flyer…“ #NanciGriffith pic.twitter.com/AjFncw1FVB
— Eleanor McEvoy (@eleanormcevoy) August 13, 2021
