"It is with great sadness that I have to announce to the fans of the Pointer Sisters that my sister, Bonnie died this morning," Anita Pointer said. "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 - Ruth, Anita, Bonnie and June - grew up in Oakland, California, where their father was a minister.
They developed their passion for performance singing in his Church. When she finished school, Bonnie decided to pursue singing professionally and began performing in local clubs and venues.
Slowly, she convinced her sisters to join her on stage - starting as a duo with June Pointer and eventually expanding to all four sisters.
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