Soo Catwoman dead: Punk and fashion icon dies aged 70 after lapsing into coma

Susan Lucas, better known as Soo Catwoman, has died at the age of 70. She was closely associated with the punk band The Sex Pistols. Susan had recently fallen ill and was hospitalised before she fell into a coma. She died on Tuesday, surrounded by "family and loved ones", and her children released a statement confirming her death. It read: "She recently fell ill and was taken to hospital, and shortly after fell into a coma, which she sadly never awoke from, she passed away on Tuesday 30th of September 2025 at 3:56am, surrounded by her family and loved ones."

They added: "We are utterly devastated by her loss, it came very quickly and unexpectedly. She was a very kind and caring individual who helped and cared for countless people during her time on this earth, she was a champion of the underdog, and always gave to people in need whenever she could. She was also a highly influential and inspirational figure, whose image has loomed large in the public consciousness for the past 49 years."

The statement continued: "We loved our Mom very much, and because she cared so much for other people she was never focussed on amassing personal wealth, due to the surprise nature of her death and lack of support available we would like to ask if anyone would like to contribute to her funeral costs and the costs associated with this, so that we can give her the dignified send off that she deserves. [...]

"Any additional funds left over after the costs associated with her funeral we would like to look into the possibility of establishing a permanent memorial in her honour so that friends, family and fans for years to come can have a place to visit and remember her by."

Fans have paid tribute to the star on social media, with one devastated follower saying: "She was a punk icon in some ways. Susan Lucas aka Soo Catwoman Rest in peace Rest in Punk."

One person moaned online: "Just found out that we lost Punk Pioneer and Fashion Icon Susan Lucas aka Soo Catwoman on September 30th. Rest in Power!"

Boy George said on X: "Goodbye Soo Catwoman, Punk legend and mum. First saw her going into Bangs, the first gay club I ever went to where I met Philip Sallon, saw John Maybury with designer Anthony Price, Berlin was there too. A night of iconic creatures. I met Soo once and she was super normal by then but totally lovely. A bit freaked that I had her image tattooed on my wrist. F***ing loved you."