Betty Davis dead at 77 – Singer known as the Queen of Funk passes away

BETTY Davis, better known as The Queen of Punk, has passed away at 77.

The singer’s friend Danielle Maggio confirmed her death to Rolling Stone on Wednesday.



The Queen of Funk Betty Davis has passed away

Amie Downs, the communications director for Allegheny County where Davis resided, revealed that her cause of death was from natural causes.

Davis’ career spanned 11-years, between 1964 and 1975; however, her music’s impact was felt for decades.

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