Punk and fashion icon, Soo Catwoman has died aged 70 after falling into a coma.  

Susan Lucas, who dubbed herself Soo Catwoman, is known for her trademark haircut which she created in 1976 to look like she had cat ears.

She was closely associated with the punk band Sex Pistols as she was once roommates with their bassist Sid Vicious. 

Soo Catwoman had recently fallen ill and was hospitalised. She died on Tuesday while surrounded by 'family and loved ones'. 

Her children Shem and Dion shared a statement alongside a fundraiser to help with funeral costs.

The statement 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.

'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. 

'She pushed forward the frontiers of fashion with her handmade clothing accessories, her striking make up and of course her signature ‘Soo Catwoman’ hairstyle. 

'She remains a huge inspiration in the worlds of music, art and fashion, her image is timeless and as striking today as it was in 1976.

'Soo lived her private life in silent dignity, because of this she never sought to capitalize on her fame and lived a simple life. Choosing to raise her children instead of seeking fame and fortune.

'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.

'We would be very grateful for any and all help people wish to give.

'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.' 

At the time of writing, the children have raised £9,358 from 336 donations. They hope to raise £16,000 in total.

Susan's life was previously honoured in a series Pistol which centred around Sex Pistols' guitarist Steve Jones and the punk rock band's rise to fame in the late 1970s.

In the series directed by Danny Boyle, Soo Catwoman was portrayed by Iris Law, Jude Law's daughter. 

Speaking about her character, Iris revealed: 'I want to do her justice. A lot of people don't actually know who she is or much about her. I want that to be rectified.'

The series was given a six-episode order by US network FX and also stars Toby Wallace as Steve Jones and Game Of Thrones star Maisie Williams as model Pamela Rooke.