Overview
- Fellow musician Don Spencer confirmed Lillye’s death on social media, with reports stating she died on Sunday.
- She had battled stage three ovarian cancer since a June 2023 diagnosis and used her platform to call for greater awareness and earlier detection.
- Her band, The Filthy Animals, and Australia’s rock community posted tributes praising her talent, courage and generosity.
- Guitarist Peter Northcote launched a GoFundMe to support Julian Crupi, noting he stopped working to care for Lillye and now faces immediate expenses.
- Lillye rose to wider recognition on The Voice Australia in 2020 under Boy George’s mentorship and previously toured with acts including KISS, Guns N’ Roses, The Angels, Noiseworks and INXS.