Tributes have been coming in after Kim Shattuck, lead singer of punk band The Muffs, sadly died.
Kim’s husband confirmed the sad news on Wednesday as he paid touching tribute to the singer, calling her ‘the love of my life’.
‘I am the man I am today because of her,’ he said.
‘She will live with all of us through her music, our shared memories and in her fierce creative spirit. I love you always my Kimmy. Thank you for sharing your life with me.’
Her bandmates Ronnie Barnett and Roy McDonald also said in a statement that Kim was ‘a true force of nature’, adding: ‘She was our best friend and playing her songs was an honor.’
How old was Kim Shattuck?
Kim Shattuck was 56 years old at the time of her death.
She was born on 17 July 1963 in Los Angeles.
What was Kim Shattuck’s cause of death?
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Kim passed away following a two-year fight against ALS, also known as motor-neurone disease.
The condition, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, causes the death of neurons that control voluntary muscles.
Early symptoms of this include stiff muscles and twitching, with patients later having difficulty in speaking, swallowing and breathing.
Despite her illness Kim continued to work with The Muffs, producing their latest album, No Holiday, which is due for release on 18 October.
What are The Muffs’ best-known songs?
The Muffs released six albums during their career, beginning with their self-titled debut in 1993.
They went on to release Blonder and Blonder in 1995, 1997’s Happy Birthday To Me and Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow in 1999, before going on a five-year hiatus.
The band’s return came with Really Really Happy in 2004, although it was another decade before they released their next record, 2014’s Whoop Dee Doo.
Although they did not have any hit singles they’re known for several notable songs, including Sad Tomorrow, which was a college radio hit in the US.
They also covered Kim Wilde’s song Kids In America for the 1995 movie Clueless, with their version playing over the opening credits of the film.
Prior to forming The Muffs in 1991 with bandmate Melanie Vammen, Kim was a member of hard rock group The Pandoras from 1985-1990, joining them again at a reunion show in 2015.
She also joined The Pixies on their European tour in 2013 following the departure of their original band member Kim Deal – while her career also saw her working with Bowling For Soup and The Dollyrots.
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