Helen Reddy, singer of the 70’s feminist anthem “I Am Woman,” has died at the age of 78 on Tuesday.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Helen Reddy, on the afternoon of September 29th 2020 in Los Angeles. She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and a truly formidable woman,” said her children Traci and Jordan after she passed away in Los Angeles.

A biographical film titled “I Am Woman” — celebrating Reddy’s rise from being a single mother in New York City to one of the most influential artists — premiered last month. 

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The film stars Tilda Cobham-Hervey as Reddy and features a song by Reddy’s granddaughter Lily Donat.

A performer since childhood, Helen Reddy was born on October 25, 1941 in a show-business family in Melbourne. 

In 1973, the Australian singer, also known for her songs “Delta Dawn” and “Ain’t No Way to Treat a Lady”, won the Grammy award in the best female pop vocal category.  She went on to the stage to receive the award and made one of the most iconic acceptance speeches: “I would like to thank God because she makes everything possible.”

Released in 1971, her magnum opus “I Am Woman” would become her biggest hit as it caught the mood of what was then called the women’s liberation movement just as it was transforming into an unstoppable wave.

“Our hearts are broken,” the statement from her children said. “But we take comfort in the knowledge that her voice will live on forever.”