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Blues Legend KoKo Taylor Dies

June 3, 2009

By Tom Smith

June 4, 2009 - Chicago Blues icon KoKo Taylor died June 3 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after suffering complications from surgery.

The 80-year-old singer was admitted to the hospital about two weeks ago to correct gastrointestinal bleeding.

She is survived by her husband, daughter and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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