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13. Jessye Norman was a magnificent singer.

Tue Oct 1, 2019, 12:08 AM

Oct 2019

She was a dramatic soprano who excelled in Wagnerian roles. I'm so sorry to hear about her passing. She will be missed.

Rest in peace, Ms. Norman.

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Jessye Norman, Regal American Soprano, Is Dead at 74 [View all] BumRushDaShow Sep 2019 OP

A real loss to the country. TomSlick Sep 2019 #1

Whoa BeyondGeography Sep 2019 #2

RIP Ms Jessye Norman. iluvtennis Sep 2019 #3

Jessye Norman - Ave Maria (Schubert) elleng Sep 2019 #4

It was 1989, the bicentennial of the French Revolution. dobleremolque Sep 2019 #5

I share your memories, dobleremolque...and your grief at our great loss Glorfindel Sep 2019 #10

aw man.... dhill926 Sep 2019 #6

I loved her. I'm so sad about this. yardwork Sep 2019 #7

She had a tremendous gift. llmart Sep 2019 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author RobertDevereaux Sep 2019 #9

She sang at President Clinton's 2nd inauguration.. Princess Turandot Sep 2019 #11

Rest in Power, Jessye Norman. . . DinahMoeHum Sep 2019 #12

Jessye Norman was a magnificent singer. Beacool Oct 2019 #13

Jessye Norman was a an amazing opera star. gademocrat7 Oct 2019 #14

One of my all time favorites. I mourn her, it's personal to me. Mira Oct 2019 #15

Really magnificent voice! RIP dear Lady! burrowowl Oct 2019 #16