Jeannie Seely, the country music singer best known for her hit song Don't Touch Me, has died at 85.

She died Friday (Aug 1) after succumbing to complications from an intestinal infection.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeannie Seely, the soulful country music singer behind such standards like “Don’t Touch Me,” has died. She was 85.Her publicist, Don Murry Grubbs, said she died Friday after succumbing to complications from an intestinal infection.Known as “Miss Country Soul” for her unique vocal style, Seely was a trailblazer for women in country music, celebrated for her spirited nonconformity and for a string of undeniable hits in the ‘60s and ’70s.Her second husband, Gene Ward, died in December. In May, Seely revealed that she was in recovery after undergoing multiple back surgeries, two emergency procedures and spending 11 days in the ICU. She also suffered a bout of pneumonia. “Rehab is pretty tough, but each day is looking brighter and last night, I saw a light at the end of the tunnel. And it was neon, so I knew it was mine!” she said in a statement at the time. “The unsinkable Seely is working her way back.” Dolly Parton was one of several country music luminaries paying her tribute on Friday, saying…

She blazed a trail for women in country music with the candor of her songs and her bold fashion sense. She was the first woman to host a segment on the Opry.

Country singer Jeannie Seely, known for her razor-sharp wit and a soulful delivery that earned her the nickname 'Miss Country Soul,' has died at 85.