'What a horrible tragedy': Internet mourns death of Dixie Chicks founding member Laura Lynch in car crash

AUSTIN, TEXAS: Laura Lynch, a founding member of the musical band Dixie Chicks, tragically died in a head-on car crash in Texas.

The 64-year-old musician was killed instantly when another vehicle attempted to overtake on a highway outside of El Paso and collided with her car, TMZ reports.

The driver of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while Lynch was declared dead at the scene.

The Dixie Chicks posted a condolence message on Instagram, stating, "We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Chicks. We hold a special place in our hearts for the time we spent playing music, laughing and traveling together. Laura was a bright light…her infectious energy and humor gave a spark to the early days of our band."

"Laura had a gift for design, a love of all things Texas and was instrumental in the early success of the band. Her undeniable talents helped propel us beyond busking on street corners to stages all across Texas and the mid-West."

Internet mourns tragic death of Laura Lynch

The Internet is filled with condolences and grief following the tragic death of Laura Lynch. Users expressed their deepest sympathies to Lynch's family and reflected on her musical contributions.

One user reflected on the Dixie Chicks' tumultuous past, remembering how the band faced public backlash for their stance against the Iraq War.

The tweet reads, "The Dixie Chicks were VILLIFIED by the public & the music industry due to their stance against the Iraq War years ago. They had the whole country against them damn near. Their careers never fully recovered. Looking back, I and many agree - we were wrong - and the Dixie Chicks were right. It is estimated we killed more than a million and found no 'weapons of mass destruction'."

Another user wrote, "What a horrible tragedy. Deepest condolences to Laura's family. May her music and memory be a blessing. Laura Lynch, a founding member of the country Dixie Chicks band, died Saturday in a head-on collision on a Texas highway."

Another user, although not personally acquainted with the band, expresses profound respect for the Dixie Chicks for standing up for what is right. 

"I don't them, but I really respect all of them,for standing up forwhat's right!"

The fourth user wrote, "Truly an unfortunate passing. Laura Lynch was a beautiful and very talented person. May she rest in peace."

Laura Lynch's legacy beyond music

Laura Lynch, a founding member of the Dixie Chicks, left an indelible mark on the music industry before and after her departure from the iconic country group. Co-founding the Dixie Chicks in 1990 alongside Robin Lynn Macy, Martie Erwin, and Emily Erwin, Lynch played a crucial role in the band's early success.

Recording three albums with the Dixie Chicks, Lynch's versatility was evident as she initially played upright bass before taking on lead vocals for the third album, 'Shouldn’t a Told You That'. Despite leaving the band in 1993, Lynch's impact resonated.

Post-Dixie Chicks, little was known about Lynch's life until a 2003 news article revealed her residence in Mineral Wells, Texas. Married to lottery winner Mac Wells and with a daughter named Asia, Lynch delved into oil painting during her free time, expressing no regrets about her departure from the Dixie Chicks.

Fondly reminiscing about her years with the group, Lynch stated, "It was worth it. I’d get anemic all over again to do it."

While the Dixie Chicks, known as 'The Chicks' since 2020, soared to international success after Lynch's departure, the controversy sparked by Natalie Maines' comments against the Iraq War in 2003 marked a challenging period for the band.

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