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Gail Zappa
January 1, 1945 - October 7, 2015
Gail Zappa, nee Adelaide Gail Sloatman, age 70, departed this earth peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, surrounded by her
children.
Married to Frank Zappa at age 22, Gail was a doe-eyed, barefooted trailblazer, giving equal value to her domestic and professional responsibilities as
matriarch of the family and overseer of all Zappa enterprises. She devoted herself to partnering with her husband in the music business and raising
their children, Moon Unit, Dweezil, Ahmet and Diva.
Gail enthusiastically executed her role as guardian of her husband’s creative life and, with his passing, strove to ensure his legacy as one of the
leading American composers and musicians of the 20th century. In this and all business endeavors, Gail passionately advocated to establish clear
definitions of intellectual property and copyright laws on behalf of not just her husband, but all artists. While she conducted intricate legal
negotiations with corporations as grand dame of the Zappa Family Trust, she never failed to impart the sense of humor that was part and parcel of her
indomitable and formidable personality. Gail, self-described as a pagan absurdist, was motivated by love in all aspects of her life, kept her
authenticity intact, unbowed and, simply put, was one bad ass in the music business and political world.
Gail will forever be identified as a key figure in the creative renaissance that is Laurel Canyon. But more than any singular accomplishment, she
defined herself in her personal relationships, happiest when surrounded by loved ones and artists, often one in the same. The memories she leaves
behind are indeed her own art form. Her searing intelligence, unforgettable smile, wild thicket of hair and trailing black velvets leave a blur in her
wake.
There is no further information to report. This is the only statement that will be released by the family.
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