Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters Dies at 69

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TMZ, who first reported the news. "Our family is devastated, on behalf of my siblings and I and the entire Pointer family, we ask for your prayers at this time.”The Pointer Sisters were known throughout the late ’70s and early ’80s for hits like “I’m So Excited” “Fire,” “He’s So Shy,” “Slow Hand,” “Automatic” and “Jump for My Love."In 1975, the sibling group won a Grammy for country performance by a duo or group with vocal for "Fairytale." They won another two Grammys in 1985, though it was after Bonnie left the group to pursue a solo career in 1977.In 1978, Bonnie released her self-titled debut solo album, featuring "Heaven Must Have Sent You."The youngest Pointer sister, June, died in 2006 after she was diagnosed with cancer.