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.
? 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
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
