Margaret Urlich, 57, has passed away after a two-year cancer battle. The NZ-born, Australia-based singer died in her NSW home yesterday.
ARIA-winning artist, Margaret Urlich, well-known for singing beside Daryl Braithwraite in the 1991 hit, The Horses died yesterday (August 22) following a two-year battle with cancer. According to reports, the 57-year-old Platinum-awarded hitmaker passed away in her home, in the Southern Highlands of NSW, surrounded by family members including her partner and manager, George Gorga.
Margaret’s cousin, Peter Urlich told the publication Stuff this morning that she was “the most beautiful woman inside and out.” He continued, “the funny thing was that forever, everyone presumed she was my sister. ‘How’s your sister doing in Oz?’ they’d ask. In the end, I just gave in. It’s a terrible shame that we never saw more of her.”
The announcement of Margaret Urlich’s passing has been met with an outpouring of tributes across social media, from fans and stars alike. Network 10 host, Angela Bishop said via Twitter: “One of the most beautiful voices to come out of New Zealand has fallen silent. Margaret Urlich has passed away at the age of 57, two years after being diagnosed with cancer. She won the ARIA for Breakthrough Artist in 1991 and sang BVs on Daryl Braithwaite’s hit The Horses. Vale.”
See the heartwarming tributes for Margaret below.
Vale #margareturlich Much love to George and the family … and immense respect for the beautiful and talented artist who blazed a trail . R.I.P. Margaret 💔
— Richard Wilkins (@RichardWilkins) August 22, 2022
Vale #MargaretUrlich who has sadly passed away at the age of 57. The music superstar who gave us Escaping, Number One (Remember When We Danced All Night), Boy In The Moon, Only My Heart Calling, vocals on The Horses and 1991 ARIA Award Winner. May she Rest In Peace. 😢🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/jXnjp52spW
— Brian Peel (@Brian_Peel) August 22, 2022
RIP Margaret Urlich. Talented and lovely Nz/Australian singer songwriter. Loved her albums and songwriting. So lovely to meet too. ❤️😢🎤 #Margaret #margareturlich pic.twitter.com/8EyOA02EUC
— Danny Waterson (@dannywaterson) August 22, 2022
One of the most beautiful voices to come out of New Zealand has fallen silent. Margaret Urlich has passed away at the age of 57, two years after being diagnosed with cancer. She won the ARIA for Breakthrough Artist in 1991 and sang BVs on Daryl Braithwaite’s hit The Horses. Vale.
— Angela Bishop OAM (@AngelaBishop) August 22, 2022
I grew up listening to the amazing Margaret Urlich thanks to my Mothers excellent taste and continued to hold her music very close to my heart as an adult.
What a beautiful talent of a magic era.
Rest In Peace Margaret we love you pic.twitter.com/1FuDwEOgRi— Sam (@samfokas) August 22, 2022
