We heard the news while we were on holiday. Knowing that Viva was very ill doesn't make the news of her death any easier to bear.
Many fond and funny memories. From the Wild Oats days - singing "Operator" at a club, and on the final chord the public phone rang by coincidence: spooked the audience! Viva singing the blues for me on my 40th birthday, such a long time ago; her big smile lighting up the room, which other people have remembered too.
Sympathy and best wishes to Derek and Rosie, you have our support whenever you need it; and to Jen and Anne who made such a great team of "sisters" with Viva.