In pictures: Blondie's Debbie Harry turns 70

Debbie Harry is celebrating her 70th birthday today Credit: PA

Blondie singer Debbie Harry is celebrating her 70th birthday today.

The veteran American star, also known for her film roles, rose to fame in the 1970s after forming Blondie with guitarist Chris Stein.

Debbie Harry is known for her singing and acting. Credit: PA

Blondie's first self-titled album was released in 1976 and the rock group went on to record 10 studio albums, the latest released in 2014.

They had a series of hit singles including Heart of Glass, Call Me and Atomic.

Debbie with guitarist and love interest Chris Stein. Credit: PA

The band broke up between in 1983 before reuniting in 1997, during which time blonde-haired Debbie pursued a solo singing career.

She continues to perform live, taking to the stage last week for a charity event in New York’s Central Park.

Blondie perform at Wembley Arena in 2002. Credit: PA

Debbie was born in Florida in 1945 and adopted by Richard and Catherine Harry when she was three months old.

She began her music career in the late 1960s as a backing singer before becoming part of a trio called The Stilettoes in 1974. Stein, who she later became romantically involved with, joined the band shortly after.

Blondie at the American Music Awards in 1999. Credit: Reuters

Debbie and Stein formed Angel and the Snake and then Blondie, named after her hair.

Her film roles included Union City in 1980 and Videodrome in 1983.

Debbie at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2007. Credit: PA
Debbie began her music career in the late 1960s, rising to fame in the late 1970s. Credit: PA