Eurovision singer Lynsey de Paul dies

Eurovision singer Lynsey de Paul dies

Singer-songwriter Lynsey de Paul has died at the age of 64. Credit: PA

Singer-songwriter Lynsey de Paul, who represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest, has died at the age of 64.

The star, whose biggest hit 'Sugar Me' got to number five in the singles chart in 1972, died in hospital yesterday from a suspected brain haemorrhage.

De Paul teamed up with Mike Moran as the UK entry for Eurovision in 1977, held at Wembley Conference Centre and finished in second place with 'Rock Bottom'.

"She was a renaissance woman. She could do everything - she could sing, she could compose, she was an immensely talented artist. She became a huge star but she was also a loyal and generous friend. It's an absolutely tragic loss.

– Esther Rantzen