Passing of a friend...

[Iron Bess]

I am very, very heart sore to report that dear Amethyst, the lead singer of the *Belles of Bedlam* passed away last evening following complications of heart surgery.

I'm not sure how many of you may have known this wonderful group but they entertain at RPFS, RPFN and at Faires all over. I know many of you must have seen tham and perhaps, even have known them.

Am was a gifted and genuine soul that has left us too early.

This post is simply to pass along this sad news to any that might wish to know.

[the Royaliste]

.............all colors at half mast.......always sad at the loss of a friend............

[Lucky Penny Hawkings]

Got wind of this last night..

I think I might have seen her once, but at a distance.

She'll definitely be missed...

[Mad Gracie]

dear Amethyst, the lead singer of the *Belles of Bedlam* passed away last evening

I've just heard the news via e-mail. I'm so sad. No, I didn't know her personally, I've only talked with her before. But mostly, she brought us and so many others much joy with her song and wit. She will be very much missed. My prayers to those who were close to her. I shall light a candle and raise a toast in her honor.

~MG~

[Scupper]

I had never met her. But I have chatted with her from time to time. She had sent me a couple of MP3's of a few songs which were sadly lost when my computer crashed a month ago. Her talent and spirit will sorely be missed.

Scupper

[TalesOfTheSevenSeas]

My sympathies to her friends and family. I did not have the pleasure of knowing her, but offer my condolences to those whose lives she touched with her life and her music.

[The Touring Gentleman]

I only met her once, but I sang along with her - and the rest of the Belles - enough to remember the clover song. She was a talented performer with a strong stage presense and a keen sense of timing. We'll miss her voice and the smiles she brought.

The Touring Gentleman

[Cap'n Knifehand Ken]

I did not know this songbird ye speak of, but me sympathies go to 'er kin an friends.

[Guest [BB] lkg]

all hands on deck. take all ye hats of and put them by yes heart and let there be a moment of silence to rember her *lkg removes his hat and places it by his heart and stares blankly at the jolly roger as its put on have staff*

[The WildHair'd Wench]

Aye, hadn't had the pleasure of knowing her, but she was a beautiful dove and I be sure she had a beautiful voice. God rest her soul.

[Rumba Rue]

I did not know of her, but I wish you comfort in your time of sadness.

RumbaRue

**The stars at night gently smile down on those whose lights live upon the Earth**

[MadMaryFlint]

Amen! I second RumbaRue's comment..

[Eliza]

I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but my deepest sympathies to her family and friends. I know the pain of losing a loved one. Hugs ye all around