Pamela Hutchinson of The Emotions who sang Best of My Love has died at 61
- Family said she died of ‘health challenges that she’d been battling’
- Singer was part of successful group with her sisters
- Best of My Love won a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance
The Emotions’ Pamela Hutchinson has died at 61.
Hutchinson, who sang in the R&B outfit with her sisters, died Friday, according to a Facebook page for the group, which sang the hit Best of My Love.
‘In loving memory, we are saddened to announce the passing of our sister, Pamela Rose Hutchinson, on Friday, September 18, 2020,’ a statement on the page read. ‘Pam succumbed to health challenges that she’d been battling for several years. Now our beautiful sister will sing amongst the angels in heaven in perfect peace.’
The latest: The Emotions Pamela Hutchinson (L) has died. She posed with sisters Wanda Hutchinson (center) and Sheila Hutchinson in 1977 in LA
The statement continued: ‘During this time, the family kindly asks for fans and friends to respect our privacy. We appreciate all kind words, photos, and videos you may want to post for our beloved Pamela and of course your loving prayers.
‘A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. We love you, Pamela!’
The group wrapped up in saying, ‘Thank you and as always, You Got The Best of Our Love.’
The group’s biggest hit came with the 1977 song Best of My Love, which won the Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus.
Well remembered: Pamela was snapped in March at an event in London
In concert: Pamela and the Emotions took to the stage in 2009 in Detroit
The upbeat song has been featured in a number of high profile films, including 1997’s Boogie Nights, 1999’s Summer of Sam, 2006’s Mission Impossible III and 2006’s The Holiday.
They also had success with singles including 1976’s I Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love and 1979’s Boogie Wonderland with Earth, Wind & Fire.
The musical outfit initially formed in the 1960s with the Hutchinson sisters, Sheila, Wanda and Jeanette, with Pamela replacing the latter. In all, the group recorded nine albums, with one going platinum and two going gold.