National Donna Summer, the ‘Queen of Disco’ Dies from Cancer by Rosemary Piser on May 17, 2012 Rosemary Piser Author More in National: Rep. Kelly Condemns FDA Approval of Flavored E-Cigarettes May 6, 2026 Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Ban Slavery in Wisconsin February 24, 2026 Martha Washington’s Enslaved Maid Ona Judge Made a Daring Escape to Freedom – but the National Park Service Has Erased Her Story From Philadelphia Exhibit February 14, 2026 FLORIDAâ(ENEWSPF)âMay 17, 2012. Donna Summer, the âQueen of Discoâ died today surrounded by her family after suffering from cancer. She was 63 years old.