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Showband star Brendan O'Brien dies aged 66

Former showband star Brendan O'Brien has died suddenly at the age of 66.

Showband star Brendan O'Brien dies aged 66

Fri, 04 Apr, 2008 - 08:38

Former showband star Brendan O'Brien has died suddenly at the age of 66.

Mr O'Brien, who achieved fame in the 1960s and 1970s as the lead singer with the Dixies, was found dead at his home in Cork city yesterday.

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