Clodagh Rodgers, a former representative for the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest, has died at the age of 78.
The singer and presenter, who hailed from Northern Ireland, finished fourth at the 1971 contest in Dublin with her song 'Jack in the Box', which went on to reach number four in the singles chart.
News of her death on Friday was relayed by her son Sam Sorbie, who wrote on Facebook: "With a heavy heart, my dear beautiful mum Clodagh has sadly passed away after battling an illness for the last three years.
"She passed away peacefully yesterday surrounded by her family in Cobham.
"Mum has lived an incredible life, full of love and happiness.
"Her fantastic career performing, traveling the world, devoting her life to her two sons and being the rock of this family.
"Life will not be the same without Mum, but she will finally be at peace now with dad, nanny and pappa.
"We all love and miss her terribly."
Neil Wilkes
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