'The Muffs' Singer Kim Shattuck Passed Away At 56 After Battling ALS For 2 Years

Born on July 17, 1963, Kimberly Dianne Shattuck is known for her musical association with The Muffs. She was the lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for the Punk-rock band. Now, it's time we wave goodbye to the classic artist.

Kim joined The Pandoras in 1985 and remained with it till 1990. 11 years later, she made a comeback and formed The Beards. It was a side project of the super-pop genre comprising of Shattuck, and Sherri Solinger, Lisa Marr.

In the summer of 2015, the songster participated in a reunion of The Pandoras, performing at the Burger Boogaloo in Oakland, California. Following their lead singer, Paula Pierce's death, Kim was to substitute her.

She's no more!

On Wednesday, October 2, Shattuck's spouse, Kevin Sutherland informed on Instagram that she has passed away. The singer was battling ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for the last two years. She was 56.

Kevin further revealed that Kim died without any pain or struggle, as she slipped away from him during her sleep. The mournful husband captioned the post, saying:

I am the man I am today because of her. She will live with all of us through her music, our shared memories and in her fierce creative spirit. Love you forever my Kimmy. Thank you for sharing your life with me.

People paid heartfelt tributes to her

@Jean-francois Jolicoeur:

So Sorry. My condolences. Thanks for the music. The muffs means so Much for me. Take care.

@Charlie GC Winter:

THANK YOU Kim for all the wonderful hours of enjoyment you brought to my life from the live performances, and will continue to through the magnificent recordings. Roy and Ronnie my deepest condolences, and please extend my sympathy to her family. I'm truly heart-broken.

@Seale Paterson:

My sympathies to you all. The music you made together is some of my very favorite. Her legacy lives on bright in my life.

@André Rivs

It's really sad hear this... "happy birthday to me" is one of my favorite albums of all time means a lot to me I can remember the perfect moment in the night when Kim became in one of my favorite singers a true riot girl and punkrock icon. Rest in peace

@Deja Chastain:

My deepest condolences to Kim's family, band mates, and friends. Wow. Incredibly sad. A huge talent. A huge influence on my life and a woman I looked up to for how hard she rocked. We will miss you Kim ❤

Rest in peace, you rockstar. Indeed, she will be sorely missed by her fans, friends, and family. Share this and pray for Kim's departed soul.