Pakistan, April 21 -- Clodagh Rodgers has been pronounced dead at age 78 following a long-term illness.

Her son, Sam Sorbie, announced her death on Facebook, revealing she had died after suffering an illness for the last three years.

"With a heavy heart, my dear beautiful mum Clodagh has sadly passed away after battling an illness for the last three years. She passed away peacefully yesterday surrounded by her family in Cobham," his post read.

"Mum has lived an incredible life, full of love and happiness. Her fantastic career performing, travelling the world, devoting her life to her two sons and being the rock of this family."

Towards the end of his emotional tribute, Sorbie hoped his mom would "finally be at peace with dad, nanny an...