A dedication from a Kansas City Jazz insider who sent word our way . . .
"Everyone connected with the KC music community suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of one of our most beloved fellow artists, Ms Dionne Jeroue. She was a tremendous talent, a compassionate and caring friend and had an indomitable spirit and energy that affected and uplifted anyone she was around. She will be sorrily missed by us all indeed. The KC Jazz Lovers Facebook page will be dedicating the weekend to Dionne's memory by posting several of her performance videos one at a time over the course of today and tomorrow. She may not be here with us but her music is alive and kickin in these videos. If you're going to listen, please do her and the musicians justice and put on some phones or buds for sound."
Here's a look at a great moment from Ms. Dionne Jeroue, no that's not TKC playing drums in the background.
Kansas City jazz singer Dionne Jeroue died in her home Thursday night. She was 35 years old.
No! What the hell happened?
ReplyDeleteDamn hate to see this news she was so much better than that blonde who thinks she is this good.
ReplyDeleteWhat happened
ReplyDeletePitch says she was found dead at home.
ReplyDeleteShe gave horrible head.
ReplyDeleteShe was as close as family to me and to others. Some respect would be greatly appreciated because i know you'd want the same for someone you're close to
DeleteIt's unfortunate you chose to share such information. As mentioned above, show some respect. God rest her beautiful soul and have mercy on yours.
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ReplyDeleteStray bullet from a drive by!
ReplyDeleteNever even heard of her - RIP whoever you are!
ReplyDeleteDionne is a "shooting Star" taken from us way too soon, and has left behind questions that may never be answered. One thing is for sure, she has touched many lives with her energy, compassion, love, and passion. Love you Sis. Rest in Peace.
ReplyDeleteI know it said she was found dead at her home but what happened? It would give us all some closure to know. She was an amazing talent. So sad.
ReplyDeleteAnother dead nigger in the hood..
ReplyDeleteYou are fucking sick! You must be another idiot she didn't give the time of day to!
DeleteAnonymous is the coward who would otherwise be beaten and embarrassed had he made his name and whereabouts known
DeleteI looked on casenet, she had serious financial issues. Was about to lose her home and looks like she had a significant default in some other area. She got D.O. from that medical college on Independence Avenue but it doesn't look like she was practicing. Maybe failed the board exams.
ReplyDeleteNo, she didn't fail, she CHOSE to sing!
Delete6:00 might have just nailed it. Failing boards is often a final trigger to shutting things down.
ReplyDeleteVery sad. Even sadder is how this is being covered up. Why not tell the truth. She's not the only person struggling in this fucked up mess of a city-country.
ReplyDeleteDionne was absolutely amazing! Anyone who met her was instantly drawn to her. She will be sorely missed.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what is wrong with some of you people. She has grieving family and you all just want to gossip about it and joke about drive-by shootings. What if this was your friend or sister? Grow up and get a life.
ReplyDeleteCompletely agree with Disappointed in Humanity-show some RESPECT! This is someone's friend, sister, daughter, MOTHER. Imagine if it were you missing a loved one. Does it matter how they left us? The point is they're gone and we're all here hurting and wondering why. Dionne is loved very much and I for one will never be the same without her in this world!
ReplyDeleteshe isn't famous, lets keep it private.
ReplyDeletetime tough out there
bullet to the head? overdose? hung herself????
ReplyDeleteI hope one of the things you mentioned happens to you.
DeleteAgreed
DeleteThe Bear says, respect for the dead.
ReplyDeletePlease edit the Anonymous Idiot that is making racist and sexist comments about Dionne. She was a wonderful woman and deserves better.
ReplyDeleteWow. Some people on here are cold hearted lowlife losers judging from the comments being made. For those of you, you know who I am talking about, you should be ashamed of themselves. Dionne was an amazing talent who will be missed immensely and does not deserve the horrible ignorant comments being made. It would be nice to find out what happened to her though. Why the secrecy surrounding her death? It will give people closure. Also if she was struggling with something then by bringing it to light it may help others. Just saying she is not the only person struggling with issues in this town whether it be financial problems or something worse. RIP and much love and respect we will miss you.
ReplyDeleteWhat in the hell is wrong with some of you people! Feel free not to post a comment if it going to obscene, idiotic, or cruel. She was an amazing person, and my best friend. If you want to embarrass yourself and act like a ridiculous jerk, do it at someone else's expense, not hers.
ReplyDeleteEveryone who is close to Dionne-her friends and family all know what the circumstances are in regards to her death, if you don't know of anyone to tell you, then it deserves it's privacy. I promise you right now, it's not going up on social media, give us all time to grieve. We all have questions and it's hard enough dealing with her absence, then we who love her have to hear this crap above! Be respectful.
ReplyDeleteI was a good friend of hers and no one will talk about the circumstances surrounding her death (not her family nor her band mates nor the man she was seeing whose name I will not mention) I really hope nothing suspicious happened. All I have to say is she was loved by many and was a rare and true gem in the Kansas City Jazz scene. She was an incredible friend and nice to everyone who knew her. RIP.
ReplyDeleteActually, do not post information on the web about Dionne if you are coming on here and selfishly withholding information. Just because some of us were not in her band or her family DOES NOT mean that we did not value her or care for her. Sometimes you musicians are so selfish and don't even realize when you mistreat your own audiences and music listeners. The time and cost it takes to drive to hear you perform yet you want to act like you have some mysterious secret just because you know jazz.
ReplyDeleteLet people know what happened otherwise there will always be speculation.
And maybe it's a blow to all of your egos that not everyone thinks that Kansas City jazz music is all there is in life! You are not special for knowing a lick here or there.
bullet to the noggin.
ReplyDeleteWhy the secrecy surrounding her death?
ReplyDeleteFor Dionne to have had so many "friends" out there and she also had so many musicians who called her daughter or sister, then why was she not able to pay only $1500 for her apartment? Why was she at the point of being kicked out of her apartment? It doesn't make sense especially since she was raising money for others. Sorry, but I can't understand why she felt all alone. You can look at her pictures and something in her eyes changed in the last few months. You can see how tired she looked. She was screaming for help and you all were too busy expecting her to make YOU FEEL BETTER! What about her?????
ReplyDeleteThe rumors that it was financial issues "a horrible and inaccurate piece of gossip; however, do not hold as much truth as some suspected — and, frankly, even if they did — sadly, this tragedy remains a mystery to all who cared for. They are not only highly misleading and inaccurate but also extremely hurtful and disrespectful to the memory of Dionne.
ReplyDeleteWhile we can all speculate on causes and explanations, the one truth here is that it's utterly devastating. My heart goes out to Dionne.
She was as close as family to me and to others. Some respect would be greatly appreciated, as i know you would expect the same for one of your family members
ReplyDeleteMy mother was a strong, intelligent, talented woman. No, she wasn't famous. And yes she most definitely had flaws. But at least she wasn't as spineless, and ignorant as some of the "people" who have commented. I among many others loved her and we will all keep her in our hearts and minds. But as for the sniveling lowlifes who found it necessary to comment such foul things, I hope that you educate yourselves on how to be actual human beings instead of disgusting Biggots.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Taylor Marie.
TAYLOR, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom! I met her when we both lived in the apartments in west plaza. Back in'07-'09ish She left her mark on my soul in that extremely short period of time what a beautiful human beinginside and out! I am so deeply sorry for your loss!!!
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