Patricia Darcy Jones (April 2, 1953 – June 16, 2007) was an American rock singer, vocalist and

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actress. Patty's dynamic voice led her career spanning from singing at the Paper Moon Cabaret in Greenwich Village to backup singer for Cher as well as singing with artists:

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. On November 13, 1987, she appeared on Late Night with David Letterman in the iconic reunion of "Sonny and Cher" singing "

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Personal life

Patty was one of four children born to Helen and Eugene Darcy Sr.; her siblings include: Eugene Darcy Jr., Kenneth Darcy, and Kim (Darcy) Kirsch. Patty was married to Courtney Jones, whom she met on one of Cher's tours in 1989. He used to engage Patty in casual conversation as the sound crew set up, which "snowballed itself into more of a relationship," according to Jones.

Career

1982: appeared in the movie ''

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'' and sang "All Night Long" c1979 Music and Lyrics by Mark Newman and "Dancin Tonight" c.1979 Music and Lyrics by Ruth Pollack & Steve Sarabande for the soundtrack. 1985: Broadway Musical ''

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''. 1986 – 1987: Beehive, original cast, Upstairs at the Village Gate, NYC 1990: Heart of Stone Tour as backup singer for Cher. 1991: appeared in the movie ''

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''. 1991:

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Tour as backup singer for Cher. 1995–2000: Broadway Musical '' Smokey Joe's Cafe''. 1999–2000: Believe Tour as backup singer for Cher. 2003–2005: Farewell Tour as backup singer for Cher.

Death

On June 16, 2007, Patty's husband found her dead on the floor at their home. He immediately phoned local police, who determined no foul play was involved. There are rumors that the cause of death was brain aneurysm but there has been no confirmation of that from either the police or the family or reps of Patty's.

References

External links

Patty Darcy Jones Obituary (CherWorld)

Patty Darcy Jones Memorial Page
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Patricia Darcy 1953 births 2007 deaths American women rock singers American stage actresses 20th-century American singers 20th-century American women singers 21st-century American women