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    Home - UK News - Clodagh Rodgers, Eurovision star and face of Bisto gravy dies

    Clodagh Rodgers, Eurovision star and face of Bisto gravy dies

    Clodagh Rodgers, Eurovision star and face of Bisto gravy dies

    Clodagh Rodgers, Eurovision star and face of Bisto gravy dies

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    • April 19, 2025
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    • Clodagh Rodgers, the Northern Irish singer renowned for her fourth-place finish at the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest, passed away at the age of 78 after a three-year illness.
    • Known for her vibrant career in the 1970s and 1980s, she performed on numerous iconic television shows and released six albums during her six-decade career.
    • Rodgers is survived by her two sons, Sam and Matt, who remembered her as ‘the rock of this family’ in a heartfelt tribute.

    Clodagh Rodgers: Eurovision star and face of Bisto gravy dies | Ents & Arts News

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    Clodagh Rodgers, a singer best known for representing the UK at the 16th Eurovision Song Contest, has died aged 78.

    The Northern Irish singer was described as “the rock of this family” by her son Sam, who said she died on Friday 18 April.

    Sam Sorbie wrote: “With a heavy heart, my dear beautiful mum Clodagh has sadly passed away after battling an illness for the last three years. She passed away peacefully yesterday, surrounded by her family in Cobham.

    “Mum has lived an incredible life, full of love and happiness. Her fantastic career performing, travelling the world, devoting her life to her two sons and being the rock of this family.

    “Life will not be the same without Mum, but she will finally be at peace now with dad, nanny and pappa. We all love and miss her terribly.”

    A regular face on the TV in the 1970s and 1980s, Rodgers performed Jack In The Box at the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin, finishing in fourth place behind Germany, Spain and the winners, Monaco.

    Jack In The Box went on to reach number four in the UK singles chart, and although she entered the charts later that year with Lady Love Bug, the Eurovision track remained her biggest hit.

    Rodgers began singing as a youngster and got her first record deal aged just 15.

    Image:
    Rodgers performing at the 16th Eurovision. Pic: BBC

    She went on to appear on primetime shows including The Morecombe And Wise Show, The Two Ronnies, Top Of The Pops, Bruce Forsyth & The Generation Game and The Val Doonican Show.

    She was chosen as the face of Bisto gravy in the 70s, following her Eurovision hit.

    Image:
    (L-R) Rodgers with Ronnie Corbett in 1971, when they starred in Cinderella. Pic: AP

    A talented live performer, she also starred in her own West End show Talk Of The Town, and West End musical hit Blood Brothers, as well as numerous variety shows and the pantomime Cinderella, co-starring comedian Ronnie Corbett.

    Rodgers released six albums, five compilation records and numerous singles across her six-decade career. She insured her voice for £1m.

    In 2001 she appeared as a recurring character in police drama The Bill.

    Married twice, Rodgers leaves behind her two sons, Sam and Matt.

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