Gail-Zappa-Obituary

Gail Zappa

1945 - 2015 (Age 70)

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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Gail Zappa, the widow of music legend Frank Zappa, has died at her Los Angeles home. She was 70.

Family spokeswoman Marcee Rondan says Zappa was surrounded by her children when she died Wednesday. There's no word on the cause of her death.

She was 22 when she married Frank Zappa, a prolific songwriter, musician and head of the band Mothers of Invention. They had four children: Moon Unit, Dweezil, Ahmet and Diva.

Frank Zappa died of prostate cancer in 1993. His widow, as head of the Zappa Family Trust, continued to promote his work, putting out dozens of posthumous albums and licensing his image.


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Just read this and made me sad. Saw it on a link from Zappa plays Zappa. Keep up the good work and share The legacy with a new generation. Coming to Pennsylvania anytime soon?

To the Zappa family
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your Mother our prayers are with the family.
Gail and spoke about the family name Zappa some years back she was very nice to me we could of talk for hours I truly enjoy our talk.
God Bless

My condolences in this time of loss. She is in a better place now enjoying the Peace of the Lord, which passes all understanding. Those who pass away would not wish us to be sorrowful; they would want us to live life and be hopeful.

My heart goes out to the Zappa family. You have lost a great woman. I hope that Dweezil continues the family legacy by continuing to play Frank's incredible music.

To the Family,

I am sorry for your loss. May our god of comfort be a stronghold for your family.

Your work was so important and will be passed on for the future .The whole family has been amazing preserving and performing Franks work .He would be so proud of you all I am sure ( as one parent to another).
Love you guys keep strong from one family to another!xxxx An English couple in Spain!

We offer our condolences to the Zappa family hoping you succeed in strengthening each other at such a difficult time. Be confident that our loving Father cares for you and He will give you the needed peace and solace to focus on happy times both past and future.

Dear Zappa Family, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. May our Heavenly Father be with you And help you endure the days ahead. He knows what you are going through. God is near to all those calling upon him, . . . and their cry for help he will hear. (Ps. 145:18, 19) and his ears are toward their cry for help. (Ps. 34:15)