Divinyls Singer Dead: Chrissy Amphlett Dead At 53; How Did She Die?

Chrissy Amphlett, lead singer of Australian band Divinyls, died Sunday at her New York City home. She was 53.

Her husband, musician Charley Drayton, said that she passed away after a long battle with chronic diseases. "She succumbed to the effects of breast cancer and multiple sclerosis, diseases she vigorously fought with exceptional bravery and dignity," he said in a statement.

"Chrissy's light burns so very brightly. Hers was a life of passion and creativity. She always lived it to the fullest. With her force of character and vocal strength, she paved the way for strong, sexy, outspoken women," he added.

Amphlett formed Divinyls with musicians Mark McEntree and Jeremy Paul in 1980. They released six albums in the 80s and 90s, topping the charts in 1991 with the hit "I Touch Myself."

She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007, and then with breast cancer in 2010.