South African singer Miriam Makeba has died aged 76 after being taken ill following a concert near the southern Italian town of Caserta, Ansa news agency reported on Monday.
Makeba was the legendary voice of the African continent, who became a symbol of the fight against apartheid in her home country.
She died overnight after taking part in a concert for Roberto Saviano, a writer threatened with death by the Mafia, the Italian agency said.
She sang for half an hour for the young author of Gomorrah at Castel Volturno near Naples along with other singers and artistes.
She was taken ill and was quickly taken to a clinic in Castel Volturno where she died of a heart attack, Ansa said.
So sad!!!
R.I.P MaMa !!!!
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