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The heart, hope and steely determination behind a musical legacy

The heart, hope and steely determination behind a musical legacy
BBC World Wednesday 26 August 2026, 11:32 UTC 1 min read
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BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.

BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.
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