Punk icon Jordan Mooney has died aged 66

Punk icon Jordan Mooney – best known for her work with the Sex Pistols – has died aged 66 after being diagnosed with bile duct cancer

  • Jordan – real name Pamela Rooke – was an English model and actress also known for her work with Vivienne Westwood 
  • Her family released a statement saying she will be sadly missed as tributes began to flood in 
  • Tributes have already started to come in on social media from fans

Punk icon Jordan Mooney – best known for her work with the Sex Pistols – has died aged 66 after being diagnosed with bile duct cancer.

Jordan – real name Pamela Rooke –  was an English model and actress also known for her work with Vivienne Westwood.

Her family released a statement saying she will be sadly missed as tributes began to flood in.  

Sad: Punk icon Jordan Mooney – best known for her work with the Sex Pistols – has died aged 66 after being diagnosed with bile duct cancer

They said: ‘Jordan (Pamela Rooke) has left her mark on this planet, whether it be as ‘The Queen of Punk’, or for her veterinary work and countless prize winning cats. 

‘She lived life to the full and was true to herself and others throughout the whole of her life.

‘She was totally trusted and respected by all those who knew her.

Icon: Jordan – real name Pamela Rooke – was an English model and actress also known for her work with Vivienne Westwood (pictured in 1976) 

‘Jordan was a blessed rare individual indeed. She did not want any speculation regarding her passing, and wished for the world to know that after a short period of illness. 

‘She succumbed to a relatively rare form of cancer known as cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).

‘Jordan was a wonderful woman and will be remembered for countless decades to come.

Stars: She is best known to fans for her collaborations and being involved in many early Sex Pistols (pictured in 1977) shows

‘The Rooke family have requested time to grieve their loss and would ask everyone to kindly respect this – thank you.’

She is best known to fans for her collaborations and being involved in many early Sex Pistols shows, often thought of as their unofficial mascot. 

Tributes have already started to come in on social media from fans.  

One wrote: ‘Jordan Mooney aka Pamela Rooke will be sadly missed she really a star. RIP.’

Another said: ‘Heartbreaking news. Jordan was punk music.’

A third said: ‘We lost the beauty that is Jordan Mooney thank you universe for gracing us with her presence in life . She was a game-changer.’

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