What Happened To Lesley Gore? The Legacy Of A Pop Icon

Lesley Gore, the iconic singer known for her hits like “It’s My Party” and “You Don’t Own Me”, passed away on February 16, 2015, at the age of 68. The cause of death was lung cancer.

Gore was actively working on a memoir and a Broadway show about her life at the time of her passing. She was a private person, choosing not to make her personal life a public spectacle. In her own words, she said, “I didn’t avoid anything, I didn’t put it in anybody’s face.” This attitude shaped her approach to her career and her personal life. While she was a celebrated singer with a string of chart-topping hits, she chose to live her life with a quiet dignity and grace. She was a trailblazer in the music industry, paving the way for female artists to speak their minds and express themselves freely. However, she was not interested in being in the spotlight for her personal life. Her legacy, though, will continue to inspire future generations of artists with her music, her unwavering spirit, and her timeless message of empowerment.