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Gerry Marsden, lead singer of the 1960s British rock band Gerry and the Pacemakers, has died. According to CNN, Marsden died of a heart infection on Sunday. Marsden was best known for hits like; “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” and “Ferry Cross the Mersey”. His rendition of the Broadway show tune “You’ll Never Walk Alone” became a Number One hit in the U.K. in 1963. Marsden is survived by his wife of 55 years, 2 children, and 2 grandchildren. He was 78 years old.
Country music singer and songwriter K.T. Oslin has died. She was 78. CNN reports Oslin had one of the most soulful voices in country music and came to fame with her anthem '80's Ladies.' She also won multiple Grammy and ACM Awards during her career. Oslin was inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018. Travis Tritt recalled touring with Oslin at the beginning of her career, and remembered her as a 'brilliant songwriter and one helluva lady.'
Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson - who was one half of the pop duo along with Per Gessle - died on Monday (12.09.19) at the of 61.
Irish singer Dolores O'Riordan, frontwoman of the multi-million selling rock band The Cranberries, died suddenly in London on Monday, aged 46, her publicist said. FILE PHOTOS
Legendary singer songwriter Leonard Cohen is now singing his inspirational and iconic song in the afterlife. He died on Thursday at the age of 82 at his home in Los Angeles, as confirmed by his label Sony Music Canada and by his son Adam. Cohen left behind a legacy of 50 years of prolific musical and poetic work, reportedly writing and composing up until his last moments. Montreal’s residents gathered to commemorate the life of the musician Leonard Cohen, congregating outside Cohen’s Montreal home. His supporters and fans lit candles in an impromptu vigil for the singer. Details over his death have not yet been released and his family have asked for privacy in this time.