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1947 – 1979Minnie Riperton (1947-1979)Died 12 July 1979, aged 31American singer Minnie Riperton, known for her five-octave vocal range and the 1975 hit "Lovin' You," died of breast cancer in Los Angeles. She had publicly campaigned for cancer awareness after her diagnosis. She died on 12 July 1979.