UK Eurovision icon Clodagh Rodgers dies aged 78 after 'battling illness'

She had represented the United Kingdom at the 1971 Eurovision with her title Jack in the box. North Irish singer Clodagh Rodgers died on Friday 18 April 2025, at the age of 78.

Former UK Eurovision contestant Clodagh Rodgers dies at 78

Musician came fourth in the competition with her song ‘Jack in the Box’

Clodagh Rodgers, former UK Eurovision contestant, dies at 78

Clodagh Rodgers, the UK’s Eurovision contestant in 1971, has died at the age of 78. The news was confirmed on Saturday (April 19) by her son Sam Sorbie, who wrote on Facebook: “With a heavy heart, my dear beautiful mum Clodagh has sadly passed away after battling an illness for the last three years. She passed away peacefully yesterday surrounded by her family in Cobham.” He went on to say that she had “lived an incredible life, full of love and…

Irish Eurovision icon Clodagh Rodgers dies as fans mourn 'underrated' star

The singer represented the UK in the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin with the song Jack In The Box

Born in Northern Ireland in 1947, Clodagh Rodgers played the title "Jack in the Box", which allowed him to finish fourth in the competition.

Eurovision singer Clodagh Rodgers dies aged 78 - Liverpool Echo

The Northern Irish star secured fourth place in the competition, held in Dublin, with the song Jack In The Box