Singing sensation, Millie Small, has died after suffering a stroke.
The Jamaican-born star was most famous for her hit single ‘My Boy Lollypop’ which reached No.2 in both the UK and US pop charts in 1964. And, it was her country’s first ever million-selling hit.
It remains one of the biggest-selling ska songs of all times, with well over seven million record sales.
Chris Blackwood, the founder of Island Records, announced her passing and said that she will always remember her as “a sweet person…really special”.
He (Blackwood) brought Millie to the UK in 1963 before producing her childlike voice on the hit single. Chris said: “The single became a hit pretty soon and pretty much everywhere in the world.
“I went with her around the world because all of the territories wanted her there to do TV shows and the likes.
“She was so sweet, with a sweet personality. She was a very special person”.
‘My Boy Lollipop’ also featured in the 2012 London Olympic Games’ opening ceremony.
Millie was 73.
