Judith Durham, Australian singer and vocalist of The Seekers, dies at 79

Durham released a number of solo albums but was best known as the voice of folk music group 

Judith Durham, Australian singer and vocalist of The Seekers, dies at 79

The Seekers, who she performed with from 1963 until 1968, when she left to pursue a solo career.

Judith Durham, Australian singer and vocalist of The Seekers, dies at 79

The band quickly rocketed to worldwide success and sold more than 50m records, with a number 

Judith Durham, Australian singer and vocalist of The Seekers, dies at 79

of international hits including I’ll Never Find Another You, The Carnival is Over, A World of Our Own and Georgy Girl.

Judith Durham, Australian singer and vocalist of The Seekers, dies at 79

Durham died in palliative care on Friday night after a brief stay in The Alfred hospital in Melbourne,

Judith Durham, Australian singer and vocalist of The Seekers, dies at 79

Universal Music Australia and Musicoast said in a statement. Her death was a result of

Judith Durham, Australian singer and vocalist of The Seekers, dies at 79

complications from a longstanding chronic lung disease, according to the statement.

Judith Durham, Australian singer and vocalist of The Seekers, dies at 79

The Seekers management team member Graham Simpson said: “This is a sad day for Judith’s family, 

Judith Durham, Australian singer and vocalist of The Seekers, dies at 79

her fellow Seekers, the staff of Musicoast, the music industry and fans worldwide, and all of

Judith Durham, Australian singer and vocalist of The Seekers, dies at 79

 us who have been part of Judith’s life for so long.” Her bandmates in The Seekers – Keith Potger,