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1932 – 2008Miriam Makeba (1932-2008)Died 9 November 2008, aged 76South African singer and civil rights activist known as "Mama Africa," celebrated for songs like "Pata Pata" and for her outspoken opposition to apartheid. She collapsed on stage in Italy after a concert and died shortly after.