Helen Reddy is being mourned by the music world, in the days following the news of her passing on September 29 at the age of 78. The Australian-born singer became a pop superstar and feminist icon with her 1972 number one hit, “I Am Woman.”
Fellow stars quoted her anthem and referenced its historic nature.
Helen Reddy encouraged me and paved the way for my success in the USA. Thank you Helen for your friendship, your voice and your passion for women’s rights – you will be missed❤️ pic.twitter.com/GTVpgKNc7Y
— Olivia Newton-John (@olivianj) October 1, 2020
I am strong
I am invincible
I am woman
RIP, Helen. pic.twitter.com/uWiEMKlHZe— Debbie Harry/BLONDIE (@BlondieOfficial) September 30, 2020
Jimmy Webb wrote, “Farewell to a wonderful human and an incredible performer. Helen Reddy made her place in history with her song, ‘I Am Woman’ and a biopic on Helen with the same name is coming out soon. She is said to have cried after watching it. We will miss you Helen.
Speaking of the biopic, this is from the film’s director, Unjoo Moon:
Thank you Helen for teaching me to be stong & invincible as an artist a woman & a mother. You paved the way for so many. The lyrics that you wrote for #Iamwoman changed my life like they have done for so many people and will continue to do for generations to come #RIPHelenReddy pic.twitter.com/utuoGa71ky
— Unjoo Moon (@unjoomoon) September 30, 2020
Watch the trailer for the I Am Woman biopic
From a fellow Aussie…
#HelenReddy A trailblazer with a voice as smooth as silk. Gone too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. pic.twitter.com/9CcUjMZ8ZR
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) September 30, 2020
Janis Ian wrote, “From the time we were both nominated in the same category at the 1975 Grammys (when I won, she was among the first to stand and clap), to featuring me on her television show, to our appearance with Odetta at Madison Square Garden celebrating women and women’s rights, she was unfailingly generous and kind. A great example of what an artist should be, and how an artist should behave.”
Wishing peace to my friend #Shero Helen Reddy. She changed the world 4 little girls like me #IAmWoman. When they kept female comics off 2nite show she guest hosted & booked me! Changed my life 4ever. Told me 2 reach up w/one hand, reach down with the other to help the next 1 up. pic.twitter.com/ZXpFSe33Q1
— Elayne Nasty Woman Boosler (@ElayneBoosler) September 30, 2020
From Academy Award-winning actress, Viola Davis: “Loved you Helen Reddy!! Your music was an anthem to all women! Your voice golden. Rest well!!”
Aw, Helen Reddy passed away. We used to sing “Delta Dawn” walking home from school. And we tried to emulate her insouciance & swagger. Which was hard cuz we were only kids & didn’t really understand the song. But that didn’t matter. We just loved her & wanted to be cool like her. pic.twitter.com/3S4AMCk0io
— Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) September 30, 2020
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