Polarizing Irish singer-songwriter was unlikely pop superstar, though mental-health issues persisted throughout her career
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The Houston superstar’s debut LP is the explosive victory-lap we were expecting
Former Wham! singer and massively successful soul and pop solo vocalist dies "peacefully at home"
Nina Simone, R.E.M., Lana Del Rey tackle tunes of songwriting great
Legendary athlete and breaker of boundaries remained social activist until his death
