**Tragedy: Donna Summer’s Daughter Amanda Sudano Announces Father’s Death by Suicide in Heartbreaking Statement**
In a deeply tragic turn of events, Amanda Sudano, daughter of legendary disco icon Donna Summer, has announced the heartbreaking news of her father’s death by suicide. Bruce Sudano, the beloved husband of the late singer and a respected musician and songwriter in his own right, passed away earlier this week. He was 76.
The devastating news was confirmed in an emotional statement shared by Amanda on social media. “With unimaginable sorrow, I share that my father, Bruce Sudano, took his own life,” she wrote. “He was a devoted father, a loving husband to my mother, and a man of immense talent and kindness. Our hearts are shattered.”
Bruce Sudano had a long and celebrated career in the music industry, co-writing numerous hits including “Bad Girls” and “Starting Over Again,” and founding the band Brooklyn Dreams. However, behind the music and accolades, he also bore the profound grief of losing his wife, Donna Summer, in 2012 after her battle with cancer. Friends say he never fully recovered from her passing.
Amanda continued in her statement, “My father carried great pain silently. Though he brought light and love into so many lives, he struggled deeply in private. This is a reminder that even those who seem strong and steady may be suffering.”
Fans and fellow musicians have flooded social media with condolences, sharing memories of Sudano’s warmth, creative spirit, and lasting impact on the music world. The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.
Mental health advocates are using the moment to remind the public of the importance of checking in on loved ones and seeking support when struggling. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 for those in crisis.
Amanda concluded, “If you’re hurting, please talk to someone. You are not alone. My father was deeply loved, and we will miss him every day.”
The world mourns not only a gifted artist but a father, husband, and friend whose absence will be profoundly felt.