I too was shocked to hear this news. I first met Linda (as well as Hazel) at a Yorkshire MudGather in Selby (IIRC). A friend (Sue Van Gaalen) sang Linda's song "The Kingston Peridot"while a small group of us (including Linda) listened, and by the end I had tears rolling down my cheeks. That was also the first time I had the privilege of hearing Hissyfit sing – always a treat, and something I looked forward to when I went to the Whitby Folk Festival – especially in more recent years, after they had officially retired.

Superb songwriter and singer, and all round brilliant person.

Deep sympathies to John and the rest of the family, and to Hazel.