Divinyls was best known for their 1991 hit 'I Touch Myself.' The band called it quits in 1996, and shortly thereafter Amphlett found herself deep in debt, Spinner reports. The singer then took to the stage in Australia playing actress Judy Garland. Amphlett's portrayal of the troubled star was widely acclaimed by critics and led to a successful acting career for the Aussie.
Amphlett's band reunited very briefly in 2007. It was also in 2007 that the singer was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Then, more bad news followed when just last year doctors discovered Amphlett's breast cancer.
"Today I have no answers," the 51-year-old wrote to her fans a few days after her initial announcement of being cancer-free. "I only know that I was given a chance to reflect on my own mortality; given a chance to choose life over the fear of death."
Fans chimed in, congratulating the singer on her good news, and coming forth with their own stories of sickness and loss, hope and survival.
"Thank you to those who have given their support and love," Amphlett responded. "Now let's celebrate Life!!!!!!"
Amphlett now lives in New York, and as of 2009 was a member of a new band. She's yet to comment on any future musical plans.
