Shirley Eikhard died aged 67 on Thursday in Ontario from cancer complications. Many have paid tribute to the “wonderful” songwriter, including Bonnie Raitt the singer of Shirley’s songwriting hit, Something To Talk About.
Shirley died on Thursday at the Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville, Ontario, due to complications from cancer, said her publicist Eric Alper.
She had supplied songs in her lengthy career to the likes of Cher, Emmylou Harris, Anne Murray, Chet Atkins and Bonnie Raitt.
Bonnie was one of the first to pay tribute to her friend Shirley on Twitter.
She penned: “I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my friend Shirley Eikhard, the wonderful Canadian singer/songwriter who wrote my hit song, “Something to Talk About.”
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“My condolences go out to her family and friends.
“You can read about her life and music here. Another one went too soon.
“I will be forever grateful for our beautiful connection and friendship.”
Other social media users rushed to the micro-blogging site to leave tributes to the late songwriter.
Kernhofer said: “Sad news for Canadian music, we’ve lost the modest, wonderful Shirley Eikhard far too young.”
BlastyBough said: “R.I.P. Shirley Eikhard. Thanks for the tunes, giggles and most wonderful gig. My heart sighs.”
Shirley and Bonnie’s 1991 hit Something to Talk About spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
Bonnie also won the best vocal pop performance at the 1992 Grammy Awards and her album was also nominated in the record of the year category.
Shirley herself earned Juno Awards in 1973 and 1974 for the best country female artist and won several BMI Awards.
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