Dionne Warwick’s sister, Dee Dee dies aged 63

Dee Dee Warwick, the younger sister of singer Dionne Warwick has died aged 63. The soul singer won huge recognition for her work, both as a solo artist as well as with her sister. Dee Dee Warwick dies on Saturday 18, October at a nursing home in Essex County.

Warwick was suffering from ill health over recent months; Dionne was with her when she died. Some of Warwick’s hits include “Foolish Fool,” and “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me,” a track that was later covered by Diana Ross and The Supremes.

Warwick was the cousin of Whitney Houston and niece to Cissy Houston. Dee Dee Warwick started singing as a young teenager with her older sister, Dionne. The two sisters performed as The Gospelaires.

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