Her death was announced by her daughter-in-law Lisa on social media.

‘It’s with great sadness to let you all know my beautiful mother-in-law, Marcie Jones, passed away. I feel numb inside,’ she began.
Australian music legend Marcie Jones died on Saturday aged 79, just days after being diagnosed with leukemia

‘You were a legend, an icon, and you will always be remembered. I know you will always be my guiding light. I will miss you so much. I love you. Until we meet again to sing another song!’

The singer went solo after her group split in the early ’70s and had several songs enjoy chart success in Australia.

Her biggest hit was her 1974 song Gonna Get Married, which reached number 37 in the country.

She also appeared on some of Australia’s most popular TV programs of the day, including