Story highlights Singer Sharon Jones, 60, died of pancreatic cancer

She was known as the female James Brown

(CNN) Sharon Jones, the lead singer with the band Dap-Kings, has died at the age of 60.

"We are deeply saddened to announce that Sharon Jones has passed away after a heroic battle against pancreatic cancer," said a post on her website

Her death was confirmed to CNN by manager Alex Kadvan who said Jones died Friday night in Cooperstown, New York.

Jones was known for her funk-infused soul sound and was nominated for a Grammy in 2014 for the album "Give the People What They Want."

Tributes for Jones, who was often called "the female James Brown," are being shared on social media.