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Jazz Legend Cleo Laine Dies at 97

Beloved British vocalist remembered for her extraordinary range

25 July 2025 · 23:54 UTC

Cleo Laine, the celebrated British jazz singer renowned for her vocal range and theatrical presence, has died at the age of 97.

Laine, widely considered the UK’s greatest jazz voice, enjoyed a career spanning more than seven decades and earned international acclaim for her genre-defying artistry.