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Singer Kate McGarrigle, Rufus Wainwright's mother, dead

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who enjoyed a long, successful musical partnership with her sister and was the mother of musicians Rufus and Martha Wainwright, has died at the age of 63, her sister said on Tuesday.

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19:13 on January 19 2010

Singer Kate McGarrigle, Rufus Wainwright's mother, dead

Reuters — OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who enjoyed a long, successful musical partnership with her sister and was the mother of musicians Rufus and Mart... more info
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21:10 on January 19 2010

note from Rufus Wainwright regarding Kate McGarrigle

Brooklyn Vegan — When inevitably I read today in the papers that my mother lost her battle with cancer last night, I am filled with an immense desire to add that this battle, though lost,... more info
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10:35 on January 20 2010

Rufus Wainwright pays tribute to his late mother Kate McGarrigle

NME — Singer says her last years were 'fruitful' more info
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