Pamela Rooke, alias Jordan Mooney, a British model, and punk celebrity, died of cancer on April 3 at 66. Her lover and family allegedly confirmed her death.
Her family said in an official statement:
“Jordan (Pamela Rooke) has made her imprint on the world, whether as ‘The Queen of Punk,’ or for her veterinary work and innumerable prize-winning cats… Jordan was a beautiful lady who will be remembered for many decades.”
Jordan Mooney was most recognized for her work with the legendary British rock band S*x Pistols and fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. Pamela Rooke became an icon of punk aesthetic via her collaboration with Westwood and is widely acknowledged as one of the style’s primary pioneers.
The reason behind Pamela Rooke’s alias Jordan Mooney’s death
According to her relatives, Mooney was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma (a rare kind of cancer that affects the bile duct) a few years ago. The statement runs as follows:
“She did not want any conjecture about her death and wanted the world to know that she died after a brief illness.”
Jordan, Pamela Rooke, died in her hometown of Seaford, East Sussex, England. At the moment of her death, the late 66-year-old model was accompanied by her family. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and its website, Cancer.net, state that
“In the United States, an estimated 8,000 persons are diagnosed with bile duct cancer each year.”
According to the American Cancer Society, the five-year survival rate of patients with bile duct disease varies from 2% to 25%, depending on the stage of cancer’s dissemination. Patients who have undergone early identification, like any other kind of cancer, have a statistically increased chance of survival. The standard therapy for bile duct cancer is to remove the malignant or tumorous part of the duct. Other treatments might include radiation and chemotherapy.
The legacy of late punk star Pamela Rooke (Jordan Mooney)
The East Sussex, England native has a wide range of skills and has made a name for herself in a variety of fields, including modeling, acting, managing bands, writing, and working as a veterinary nurse. Jordan Mooney was a powerful person who helped introduce the ‘punk’ culture to 1970s London.
Jordan Mooney had worked at Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren’s S*X shop before joining the band S*x Pistols. Mooney also made several appearances at S*x Pistol shows and was often seen in a ‘punk’ style during the band’s early televised events.
