Eurovision singer Clodagh Roadrs dies on the age of 78

Clodag Rogers, who represented the United Kingdom within the Eurovision track competitors in 1971, died on the age of 78.

Warrenpoint, Rodgers from County Down, got here fourth with Song Jack within the field.

He was chosen to signify the UK within the competitors held in Dublin through the troubles.

His voice, Sam Sorbi, Shared his dying on social media “After battling a disease for the last three years”.

“Mam has lived an incredible life, is full of love and happiness,” stated Mr. Sorabi.

“His brilliant career performance, traveling to the world, dedicating their lives to their two sons and being a rock of this family.”

He stated that his mom can be “peacefully” along with his father and grandparents.

But talking BBC's Desert Island Disc In 1971, he stated that he started singing on the age of 12 after being considering music as his father was a live performance promoter.

His “a big regret” music was not taking classes.

Speaking of his first efficiency in 12, he stated: “I thought I was standing there with my new socks and the crowd was happy for me.”

He left faculty on the age of 15 and his father auditioned him for a report firm, the place he was given a contract.

His household once more moved to England.

He stated that he made any success earlier than he made eight or 9 “dud” information.

But after releasing, come again and shake me, “Things changed completely at night”.

Paying Tribute on XFormer BBC Radio DJ Mike Reid stated: “Very sad that news about Clodagh Roadors, a star in many fields: film, TV, stage and hit songs and certainly Eurovision.

“He labored with quite a lot of nice individuals in varied kinds.

“Frank, Louis and Lavinia appreciate and bless you to ask, and to trust, to write me about him.”