ARI UP OF THE SLITS HAS DIED

Punk icon and lead singer of The Slits, Ari Up, has passed away at age 48. John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols) who is married to Ari Up's mother Nora made the following statement on his website:

"John and Nora have asked us to let everyone know that Nora's daughter Arianna (aka Ari-Up) died today (Wednesday, October 20th) after a serious illness. She will be sadly missed.
Everyone at JohnLydon.com and PiLofficial.Com would like to pass on their heartfelt condolences to John , Nora and family.
Rest in Peace."

The Slits live in Stockholm earlier this year.