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Wee Papa Girl Rappers star Samantha Lawrence has died aged 55 following a tragic cancer battle, her family announced on Thursday.
The legendary 80s hip hop singer passed away on Sunday after loosing her second cancer diagnosis.
The hitmaker, also known as her stage name TY Tim, and her sister Sandra, also known as Total S, dominated the UK charts in the 1980s with their smash hit Wee Rule.Â
A statement from the family said: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce that beloved sister and mother Samantha Lawrence passed away on Sunday.
‘Samantha, aka TY Tim, was known for her chart success with Wee Papa Girl Rappers, a hip-hop pop duo that she founded with her older sister Sandra Lawrence, aka Total S.’
Former BBC Radio 1 DJÂ Dave Pearce and close friend of Samantha led the tributes following the sad news of her passing.
Wee Papa Girl Rappers star Samantha Lawrence (right) has died aged 55 following a tragic cancer battle, her family announced on Thursday (pictured with her sister Sandra)
The legendary 80s hip hop singer passed away on Sunday after loosing her second cancer diagnosis
He wrote: ‘Sam was part of a defining and groundbreaking era of trailblazing British female rappers who against the odds conquered the UK charts alongside the likes of Cookie Crew.
‘It was a really exciting time for me and always a pleasure to work with them on my Radio London hip-hop show back in the day, their positive energy was infectious.
‘Always keen to experiment, they fused dancehall with reggae with Wee Rule and stepped into the house arena courtesy of Kevin Saunderson’s remix of Heat It Up.
‘Through her success, Sam will have inspired others to follow their dreams. I’m glad I had the chance to remind her of that recently.
‘Thoughts with her sister Sandra and daughter KeeKee. Rest In Peace.’
Sandra confirmed Samantha had died peacefully in London following a secondary cancer diagnosis this year, according to the Metro.
The family has asked for privacy ‘at this devastatingly sad time’.Â
The hitmaker, also known as her stage name TY Tim, and her sister Sandra, also known as Total S, dominated the UK charts in the 1980s with their smash hit Wee Rule (pictured together)
A statement from the family said: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce that beloved sister and mother Samantha Lawrence passed away on Sunday’ (Samantha, left. pictured with Sandra)
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Dave Pearce (pictured in 2004) and close friend of Samantha led the tributes following the sad news of her passing
