Joni Sledge, Sister Sledge Singer, Dead at 60

Joni Sledge, who along with her three sisters founded the R&B group Sister Sledge of "We Are Family" fame, died Saturday at her home in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 60.The Sledge family said in a statement, "Yesterday, numbness fell upon our family. We are saddened to inform you that our dear sister, mother, aunt, niece and cousin, Joni passed away yesterday. Please pray for us as we weep for this loss. We do know that she is now eternally with Our Lord. We thank you in advance for allowing us