Saturday 6 August 2022 09:13 AM The Seekers singer Judith Durham dies aged 79 trends now The Seekers singer Judith Durham dies aged 79 following long battle with chronic lung disease By J. Peterson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:05 BST, 6 August 2022 | Updated: 09:10 BST, 6 August 2022 1 Viewcomments Australian singer Judith Durham of folk group The Seekers has died aged 79. The famed songstress passed away on Friday night following a long battle with chronic lung disease, reports the Herald Sun. She had been in palliative care at the Alfred Hospital before her death from complications with the disease. Australian singer Judith Durham (pictured) of folk group The Seekers has died aged 79 Her Seekers bandmates Keith Potger, Bruce Woodley, and Athol Guy called her a 'lifelong friend' in a shared statement. 'Our lives are changed forever losing our treasured lifelong friend and shining star,' they said. 'Her struggle was intense and heroic - never complaining of her destiny and fully accepting its conclusion. Her magnificent musical legacy Keith, Bruce and [Athol] are so blessed to share.' The Seekers were best known for their hits I'll Never Find Another You and Georgy Girl. Her Seekers bandmates Keith Potger, Bruce Woodley, and Athol Guy called her a 'lifelong friend' in a shared statement. All pictured together Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility