Linda Lewis, the acclaimed British singer, has passed away at the age of 72, as confirmed by her sister. The talented vocalist, known for her 1970s hit songs, such as "It's In His Kiss," and her remarkable five-octave range, left the world in mourning on Wednesday.

Dee Lewis Clay, Linda's sister, shared the heartbreaking news in a statement on social media, announcing that the singer had passed away peacefully at her home. "It is with the greatest sadness and regret that we share the news that our beloved beautiful sister Linda Lewis passed away today peacefully at her home," Clay wrote on Facebook. "The family asks that you respect our privacy and allow us to grieve at this heartbreaking time."

No information about the cause of death was provided in the post. In a follow-up message, Clay thanked the public for their outpouring of support and expressed gratitude for the kind words and love directed toward her late sister. She also described Linda as "one of a kind" and acknowledged the impact she had on people's lives.

Linda Lewis' illustrious career began in West Ham, London, where she attended stage schools and made minor appearances in films, including a role as a screaming fan in The Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night." During the 1970s, she achieved success with UK hits such as "I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You," "Baby I'm Yours," "It's In His Kiss," and "Rock-A-Doodle-Doo." Her career reached new heights when she performed the Rudy Clark-written song, "It's In His Kiss," which landed her in the UK Top 10 chart at No. 6 in 1975 and No. 96 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Lewis released several studio albums throughout her career, starting with "Say No More" as her debut. Between 2002 and 2003, Warner Brothers and BMG released "Reach for the Truth" and "The Best of Linda Lewis," respectively. A 3-CD boxed set, "Legends," followed these initial projects.

In the years before her death, Lewis celebrated her 50th anniversary as a singer with the release of "Funky Bubbles." As the news of her passing spread, colleagues, friends, and fans expressed their love and condolences to her grieving family, highlighting the significant impact she had on the music industry and beyond.