British singer and television personality Cilla Black passed away at her home in Estepona, Spain on Saturday, the Associated Press reported. She was 72 years old.
Her death was announced on Sunday by Spanish police, and Nick Fiveash, Black's spokesman, confirmed her death in a statement.
"It is with deep sorrow that I confirm the passing of singer and TV personality Cilla Black," Fiveash, Black's agent, said, according to the BBC. "Details of her death will be announced following the coroner's report. Her family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this time."
The high court of justice in Andalucía is overseeing an investigation into Black's death. Evidence suggested that Black died naturally, but her death could have been the result of an accident in her home on Saturday, the Guardian reported.
So far, results from the postmortem examination have been inconclusive and no further information had been released on Monday, but a spokeswoman for the high court said that Black died some time before 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. She also said there is no indication that Black suffered from any act of violence before her death.
Black, born Priscilla White in 1943, lived in the Northwest England city of Liverpool. As a teenager, she was discovered by the Beatles at the local Cavern Club. After signing with Beatles manager Brian Epstein, Black enjoyed a series of hit songs. Her 1964 hits "Anyone Who Had a Heart" and "You're My World" topped the charts in Britain. She went on to host the BBC variety show "Cilla" in the late '60s, then hosted "Blind Date" (1985-2003) and "Surprise Surprise" (1984-2001).
"She had a fine distinctive voice and was always a bit of a laugh," former Beatle Paul McCartney said in a statement obtained by the AP. "It was a privilege to know and love her."
