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Poly Styrene dies aged 53

The punk icon and singer with X-Ray Spex has died from an advanced form of breast cancerPoly Styrene, best known as the frontwoman with 1970s punk group X-Ray Spex, has died. Styrene was receiving treatment for an advanced form of breast cancer when she passed away yesterday (Monday 25 April). She was 53.News of her death spread across Twitter this morning, with fans expressing sorrow at her passing. "Hearing reports Poly Styrene of X-Ray Spex has died. If so that's very sad. An absolute heroine...

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10:17 on April 26 2011

Punk Queen Poly Styrene Dies

ContactMusic — Punk icon Poly Styrene has died after a battle with cancer. She was 53. The former X-Ray Spex frontwoman, real name Marianne Elliott-Said, opened up about her breas... more info

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10:19 on April 26 2011

Poly Styrene dies aged 53

Guardian Music — The punk icon and singer with X-Ray Spex has died from an advanced form of breast cancerPoly Styrene, best known as the frontwoman with 1970s punk group X-Ray Spex, has d... more info

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