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Black American soprano Jessye Norman in Australia to tour with the ABC., at the Hyatt Kingsgate, Kings Cross.La Norman returned to Australia on Saturday. It is five years since the first Jessye Norman tour of Australia which developed into a kind of "Norm

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Opera legend Jessye Norman died Monday at age 74.

The soprano died from septic shock and multi-organ failure secondary to complications of a spinal cord injury she had sustained in 2015, according to a family statement issued to the Associated Press.

“We are so proud of Jessye’s musical achievements and the inspiration that she provided to audiences around the world that will continue to be a source of joy. We are equally proud of her humanitarian endeavors addressing matters such as hunger, homelessness, youth development, and arts and culture education,” the family statement read.

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