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THE RUNAWAYS rocker SANDY WEST has lost her battle with lung cancer. She was 47.
West formed the all-girl rock group with JOAN JETT, LITA FORD and CHERIE CURRIE, paving the way for other girl power acts like THE BANGLES and the GO GOS.
In a statement from Jett, the singer says, "I am overcome from the loss of my friend... She was an exuberant and powerful drummer." (KL/U/ZJS)
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