Bonnie passed two years ago, age 69. June, the youngest, passed in 2006 aged 52. Ruth, who was the oldest, is still alive aged 76,
Times like today, I think of another high level talent from that era: Natalie Cole. She was a fine entertainer, but got wound up with substance abuse and flamed out after just a few years. Natalie started out studying law and was well into her 20s before even trying to hone her natural music skills.