'Queen of Salsa' dies at 77

Celia Cruz, the Cuban-born singer who went from Havana nightclubs to become the “queen of salsa”, has died.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2003 - 06:58

Celia Cruz, the Cuban-born singer who went from Havana nightclubs to become the “queen of salsa”, has died.

Cruz, 77, died of a brain tumour at her home in Fort Lee, New Jersey, yesterday, said her publicist, Blanca Lasalle. She had undergone surgery in December but her health faltered.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Havana Place: Fort Lee, New Jersey Place: Cuba Place: United States Place: Tropicana Place: Miami Place: Calle Ocho Place: Way Person: Cruz Person: Ruben Blades Person: Blades Person: Celia Event: Latin Grammy Awards Event: Latin Grammys Organisation: Associated Press

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