UK Eurovision icon Clodagh Rodgers dies aged 78 after 'battling illness'
Clodagh Rodgers, who represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1971, has died ‘peacefully’ at age 78.
The Northern Irish singer secured fourth place with her song Jack In The Box when the competition was held in Dublin.
Her son, Sam Sorbie, confirmed the news in a heartfelt tribute, writing: ‘With a heavy heart, my dear beautiful mum Clodagh has sadly passed away after battling an illness for the last three years.
‘She passed away peacefully yesterday, surrounded by her family in Cobham. Mum has lived an incredible life, full of love and happiness.
‘Life will not be the same without Mum, but she will finally be at peace now with dad, nanny and pappa.’
Her other songs included Come Back and Shake Me and Goodnight Midnight but she retired from music after the birth of her son.
Rodgers also appeared on various TV shows over the years as well as hosting her own The Clodagh Rodgers Show on Irish channels.
In the 90s, she appeared in West End productions, including Blood Brothers, as well as landing a recurring role in The Bill in the 00s.
Many will also recognise the late star for her string of adverts as the face of Bisto gravy.
Away from the spotlight, she split from her husband and manager after the birth of their son, before marrying Ian Sorbie in 1987. He died in 1995.
Source: https://metro.co.uk/2025/04/19/uk-eurovision-icon-clodagh-rodgers-dies-aged-78-battling-illness-22936801/
