Pamela Rooke Cause of Death Revealed: Punk Icon Was 66

Punk legend Jordan, more commonly known as Pamela Rooke, recently passed away at 66 years old.

Pamela Rooke Cause of Death Revealed

According to Rooke's family (via NME), the punk legend "died peacefeacefully a stone's throw away from the sea in her home town of Seaford, East Sussex in the company of her loving family" last night, Apr. 3, 2022.

"Jordan (Pamela Rooke) has left her mark on this planet, whether it be as 'The Queen of Punk', or for her veterinary work and countless prize winning cats. She lived life to the full and was true to herself and others throughout the whole of her life. She was totally trusted and respected by all those who knew her," the statement reads.

Rooke succumbed to a rare form of cancer, specifically cholangiocarcinoma, more easily referred to as bile duct cancer.

The late singer's family described her as a "blessed rare individual:" as she did not want "any speculation regarding her passing."

"Jordan was a wonderful woman and will be remembered for countless decades to come," her family penned.

Who is Pamela Rooke?

Born in 1955 in Seaford, East Sussex, England, Pamela Rooke was an English model and actress.

However, at the age of 14, Rooke took on the name Jordan (sometimes Jordan Mooney).

Her notable works have included those with Vivienne Westwood and the Sex boutique in the Kings Road area of London in the mid-1970s and for attending many of the early Sex Pistols performances.

Jordan was considered an icon of the London punk subculture because of her bleached platinum blonde hairdo, dark raccoon-like eye make-up, style, and fashion sense.

Jordan worked as a manager for Adam and the Ants in the 1970s, where she recorded the song "Lou" (a tribute to American musician Lou Reed) for BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel's Peel Sessions and frequently performed the music live with the band from mid-1977 to May 1978, when she resigned.

Years later, Jordan continued band management and became Wide Boy Awake's manager. His then-husband, Kevin Mooney, played guitar in the band and was also previously a bassist for Adam and the Ants.

Tributes to Jordan have poured out all over Twitter, reminiscing her contributions as an icon of the subgenre.