December 31, 1948 - May 17, 2012
Englewood, Florida
My name is Lisa Edwards Donna was my idol I am 55 years old. She has inspired me to sing. She will always have a extra special place in my Heart. I will see you some day in Heaven thank you for your wonderful voice and music. Love Lisa. Thank you for your 3 Beautiful children who carry on your music especially Amanda from JohnnySwim.
Posted by: Lisa Edwards - Flint, MI
Feb 08, 2019
Donna was my idol i looked up to her greatly. I am only 10 years old but it saddens me i hope to grow up just like Mrs.Donna and to know that she is gone i still am a big fan.I will be doing what i can to sing like her the family is in my prayers Amen!!!
Posted by: Anya williams - Pensacola, FL - Fan
May 01, 2013
I was a fan of Donna Summer at the beginning with "The Hostage" to "Love to Love you baby", "Spring Affair", etc, etc I love you Donna Summer but most of all you made your peace with the Lord Jesus Christ, you have EVERLASTING life..how eternally wonderful..see you in heaven
Posted by: Dan Ravenel - wilmington, DE - Fan
Apr 24, 2013
Donna, you are going to be severely missed by all who are close to you, and by millions of fans that you have had from the very early days back in the early 1970's. Your music will remain timeless, and thank goodness for You Tube, where all can go and see live performances of you, & where fans can find old, & hard to find songs from long ago.
Donna, You will always remain in my heart and in my memory. You were always a kind and friendly woman when I would see you, and talk with you from time to time. Thank you Donna Summer for you, your voice, music, and your beauty. I, & many others LOVE YOU ALWAYS! RIP, & I KNOW THAT GOD ALMIGHTY HAS YOU WITH HIM AND YOU ARE ENJOYING AND LOVING PARADISE. I CAN HARDLY WAIT TO SEE YOU IN PARADISE, ALONG WITH OTHER LOVED ONES WHO ARE DEAR AND NEAR TO MY HEART. REST IN PEACE,IN THE NAME OF JESUS I PRAY.
Posted by: SERGIO G. SILVA - FRIEND
Aug 26, 2012
Donna touched my life and music is so many ways. As a singer she helped me learn how to hold a note. She was also a muse to me because after meeting her in NYC I came home and wrote "Riding home From Baltimore" which tells the story of the first time I heard Donna ("Last Dance") on a drive home from Baltimore on I 70 on a "Sweet Summer night." The song got a remix/reproduction by the KLUBJUMPERS and several other remixers and was released in early 2010.
Donna...I am so glad our paths crossed...I will love you always! You really touched my heart.
Posted by: Darrell Russ - Frederick, MD - Fan/fellow recording artist
Jul 19, 2012
Bruce, Brooklyn, Mimi, Amanda, Linda, Mary, Dara and Jenette, I am so overwhelmed. I hope you are all doing ok. I pray every night for Donna & always will. She is an angel.
Bruce you and Donna were so wonderful and kind to me. When the, "Mistaken Identity" album came out, Donna was performing in Atlantic City. I had been invited to the art gallery showing and show later in evening.I will never forget Bruce, how you and Donna made me feel so welcome. Donna was one of the most giving and kind persons in the industry. I will never forget her smile and beautiful soul. I will never ever forget her.
I miss her very much and pray every nite to her. She is my new guardian angel. I will always love and never ever forget her.
Bruce and family I hope you will be alright. I have you in my prayers every nite.
R.I.P. Donna
(So much more than a disco queen, a true legend)
Posted by: DJ Isaac - Wilmington, DE
Jun 25, 2012
Donna made the 70's the best ever. How can I explain how wonderful it was to hear her upbeat music and know that everything would be alright. I had the opportunity to meet her at a local store in town. She was so gracious and so nice. No voice will ever compare to her these days! Sad to lose such a great artist! Will miss you dearly but I will always listen to your music!!
Posted by: valerie - jasper, IN
Jun 07, 2012
I rememember solid gold Christmas special and her singing Oh Cime All ye Faithful and the hair standing up on the back of my neck. That is the mark of great singer! when they can touvh you.I will never hear this song sang at this level again. Bless You Ms Summer!
Posted by: Lena Caruso - fan
Jun 01, 2012
Donna, you've touched us with your music and love and I will forever be grateful for having known you in this life. Your legacy and magic will continue to shine in our hearts where you will always remain and forever be loved. I love you Donna.
Posted by: Richard Williams - Friend Unknown and Devoted Fan.
May 30, 2012
I am a huge Donna Summer fan. I remember recording her special in the 80's. It was amazing to see her do so many characters. She was funny and very versatile! And man could she blow!! Your songs will go on forever. I know the angels have pulled their disco balls out and are having a ball!!
Posted by: Theresa Davis - fan
May 29, 2012
To combat I am saddened to hear of your passing yet I am so glad to have grew up when you gave us of you through your music. Last dance will always be forever ringing in our hearts. Your present will not be forgotten. Thanks for being the true queen of disco music. My prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Rest in peace to the true diva that you are!
Posted by: debbie williams - a fan
May 29, 2012
Donna Summer has been and always will be one of the greatest vocalist of all time if now the greatest; It has always been magical hearing her voice and being able to see her perform; Her lyrics were of the utmost creativity and conveyed universal messages; It was a special gift to have been able to have met her and to have been able to have shared in the music and magic that she shared with the world; Her music and what she shared with the world will live on forever . . . Thanks Donna for sharing your talents and music with the world - tdmoreno
Posted by: tdmoreno
May 28, 2012
My memories of donna summers a true gifted artist of world. Donna summers was the sound when i came out to the Bar scene every one was on the dance floor in every bar when her music hit the turntables . it was light the fireworks everybody loosing there selves just energy and nothing mattered but the voice coming at us and the beats and the outside of the bar walls did not xsist to anyone in the dance floor. i remember as the dj years i had playing her songs the memories and such missed times then can never be like that ever in the future without her voice. i am a very impacted by her passing .Donna thank you for blessing us all around the world with Such a blessed voice.Go with angels sing in heaven with all the angels. My heart goes out to her relatives.God Bless Dj Jim Simmons
Posted by: James M Edwards - promotor
May 28, 2012
I fell in love with Donna in 1975 when I was 18 years old, I am 55 years old now. I have always loved that voice, and now I go to bed and hear her. It hurts me so bad that she is gone, it just feels like my family is gone. There is no way that anyone can understand how much pleasure that she gave me. I will always miss her and I will always love her
Posted by: Ronnie Stinnett - Lynchburg, VA - loving fan
May 27, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I grew up listening to Donna Summer and was very lucky to have seen her in concert once in my life. Amazing. My thoughts go out to the family and friends of Donna. We lost two wonderful legends in one week. I will listen to their music till I dye. Sorry.
A true fan. Tracy
Posted by: Tracy - fan
May 26, 2012
just want to say i saw donna in concert in 1976 at the summit in houston texas. i am very sad that the queen of disco is no longer with us.she will be mised by all including myself. i played some of her albums yesterday yes albums i still have donna summer albums.i miss you donna. love you always.
Posted by: john cantu - fan
May 26, 2012
I grew up and followed her to every concert I could afford. The first was the "Live and More" concert at Sunrise Musical Theatre. She had me there. She came out in the white princess dress. She had me with my heart right there and it never stopped. I flew to Europe and bought every album, never regretted it. Vinyl, cassette, and cd's...I have all of them and noone will ever have them. When I leave this world all of her music and all her pictures will go with me!!! Donna I love you more than you know. I don't mean the DIVA. I mean the sweet, very tired friend who I said "hi" to in Delray Beach, Florida. She looked so tired and warn out. I said to take some time for herself. She said she would love to and thanked me. She was dressed very normal. When she came out on stage she was wearing that famous "Marilyn" white dress that blew up from the subway vent. She said "Thank You, John!". You are so sweet and said she hoped to see me again. I promised I would. The last time I saw her was in Atlanta in the outside theatre. I loved her then... and I will love her forever. I LOVE YOU--- DONNA!
Posted by: John A. Clifton - A friend and an angel for her!!!
May 26, 2012
I loved Donna Summer. She was always uplifting in her music. She was a light in my life and I will miss her dearly. I LOVE YOU DONNA SUMMER!
My condolences to Bruce and his family. Also to Mary. I always enjoyed the concerts when Bruce and Mary were her back-up singers. It felt like family and I felt part of it.
Posted by: Randy Shepheard - Fan
May 26, 2012
Donna always believed in me. She called me little Carol King. I built Purple Heart Records for Bruce and Donna and engineered a comeback for her in 1989. This spun off 3 huge hits. I loved Donna and Bruce since I worked for them in 1979. She inspired me to write her a hit ballad "If I Could Live Our Love Again". She was playful and sweet and her smile made me smile. The Gaines family treated me like I was their own. Gerardo Bernard believed in me and so did Bruce. I felt so blessed by the Gaines family, the Sudano family and the Bernard's. I will miss Donna forever. Where ever she is may she fill life with the song in my heart and paint a great big rainbow. Her last song to me when my Mom passed away was Smile. I will always remember that..Thank you for letting me be a part of your life. Thank You Brucie. Love Beth G. Foster
Posted by: Beth G. Foster - Hallandale Beach, FL - management/ Sr.VP Purple Heart
May 26, 2012
I met Donna for the first time when my partner, who was a mortician let me know she would be at a service for Casablanca Record and Filmworks Neil Bogart...Needless to say, I called in sick to work that day, payed tribute and prayers to Mr. Bogart plus I even got to meet Donna and her husband Bruce. Years later, being an avid fan club member I was blessed to have been invited in to her reception when she had her star in the Walk of Fame. I miss you Donna!!!
Posted by: Michael Clarke - friends unknown
May 26, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Donna Summer family she was a true ledged who music will live on. I remember being a young girl about 8 and I remember rolling skating to Bad girls at the rolling skating ring :) and hearing my mother always singing She work hard for the money. May you Rest in Paradise and shine apond us all.
Posted by: Ericka L'Minggio - Stratford, CT - Fan
May 25, 2012
My prayers are with your family. Such a great loss. Such a great life. You helped me find my grove thing at 12 years old at a summer dance party. Last Dance will forever be burned on my brain. It never got old with me and never will. It's the song that always reminds me of you & T.G.I.F. the movie. I still have the LP dont know if it still works but that movie made me want to dance & sing like you! you brought a smile & a grove thing to my life...blessings to the after Miss Donna!
Posted by: Kelly - fullertoner, CA - dance
May 25, 2012
DIM ALL THE LIGHTS SWEET DARLING! WILL BE LISTENING FOR ONE OF YOUR MEGA HITS ON THE RADIO. WE LOVED TO LOVE YOU BABY. WE'LL ALWAYS FEEL LOVE. LIGHT A CANDLE FOR THE DISCO QUEEN. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, DONNA. NOW YOU'RE IN HEAVEN, SINGING WITH ALL THOSE GONE BEFORE YOU.
YOU TRULY WILL BE MISSED.
Posted by: Jimbo - fan
May 24, 2012
The first song I danced to with a guy was Enough is Enough. Donna Summer was a big part of my life, and made it OK to be who I was at a time when being gay wasn't OK.
Donna Summer was part of the support system that made me want to live instead of commit suicide. I owe her more than she ever knew. Thank You Donna, you were a blessing to so many- and especially me. You leaving makes this world a lonelier place. You will never be forgotten that is certain.
Posted by: Gary McClaskey - Rogers, AR - Admirer
May 24, 2012
God puts us on this earth for a purpose,we must all pay this debt,know that the love Donna left will never be forgotten,family keep the love that Donna gave,remember God says,that this is a new commandment love each other as I have loved you. God will send you a Comforter.Amen
Posted by: Katherine Boyd - Fan
May 24, 2012
You will always be my Blue Live Lady of Song. Thank you for your magical and inspiring artistry which will always be pressed indelibly in my heart and soul. My deep, heartfelt condolences to your family, friends, and every person whom you've significantly touched with God's gift that you put to such fascinating use.
Ramón
Posted by: Ramón Grupe Cacho - Hillsborough, CA - a devout fan
May 24, 2012
Donna,What can I say? Gone too soon. I cherish those memories of you and myself growing up in Grant A.M.E. church. Your favorite song was Mahalia Jackson's "I Found the Answer, I learned to pray..."
Precious memories, Donna, precious memories.
Love and strength to your family.
Maggie
Posted by: Maggie Hill - friend
May 24, 2012
Donna your voice & music stood out among the rest. What a powerful voice. I was waiting to see if you'd show up at Wolftrap this summer but your name was'nt listed.
I have been a true fan of yours since i heard your very 1st album.You were more than just music. May God keep you in his care.Condolances to your family. Never forget you..trust me!
Posted by: lolo harrison - Huge fan
May 24, 2012
There are so many memories I have attached to Donna's music - so many of them personal, so many of them shared...... I will never forget, as a budding vocalist, the intensity in which she could unleash her voice and the tenderness at which she could whisper a lyric. Every album became a soundtrack of my life, from "On The Radio" forward through to "Crayons". She will always be one of the top vocalists to match in my book, and the writing, the music, the voice, the love she shared with so many - it shined through like no other. Donna, I will always love and cherish the place you hold in my musical heart, and I'm so thankful for those tidbits which I can carry around on a CD to share, even with myself, at any time. You meant the world to me, and to so many others, and I just want to thank you for sharing your awesome talents with the world. It is, and was, a truly better place because of you. And that, it is the true test of an artist - leaving a legacy for all to share and revel in. Rest In Peace, Angel.
Posted by: Kenny Peters - Austin, TX - fan
May 24, 2012
I'd like to offer my condolences to the Sudano Family. As you may know, Donna touched so many people through her music. I'm no different. Her music has been a part of my life through the good times and bad times. My heart is sad, along with all the others, that she is no longer with us. Her beautiful spirit lives on, through our memories and through the gift of music that she gave to us. What an incredible gift for all of us to cherish. Donna Summer Sudano will never be forgotten. All I can say is "Thank You" for being a part of my life, for being a part of all of our lives, for so many years. God Bless You and Rest in God's Peace.
Posted by: Keith D. Johnathan - Fan
May 24, 2012
Although I have never "met" Donna Summer in person she was truly my friend and there was some comfort in knowing she shared this planet with me. I will miss her dearly . . . Just as I would miss a very dear friend. My condolences to her family and children. Rest in Peace Donna Summer and maybe I will get to "meet" you on the other side.
Posted by: Ida - An absolute fan!
May 24, 2012