Global Opera legend and Grammy awardee Jessye Norman dies at 74

Jessye rman, rewned global opera star who won four Grammy Awards, National Medal of Arts and Kennedy Center Hor for his passionate sopra voice passed away on September 30 at of 74, according to family spokesperson Gwendolyn Quinn. A statement was released and it stated that rman died at 7:54 a.m. EDT due to septic shock and multiple organ failure. She was suffering from a spinal cord injury since 2015. She died at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital in New York and was paid a visit by her loved ones. family statement re that y are very proud and elated about Jessye's musical achievements. It also re that she provided inspiration to audiences around world which will continue to be a source of joy. last rites and funeral arrangements will be anunced by her family in coming days.

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One of black singers who attained worldwide attention

rman was an outstanding performer and one of rare black singers to attain worldwide attention in opera world. She performed at revered houses like La Scala and Metropolitan Opera. rman did t believe in any boundaries or limits. She broke barriers and hoped her industry would see many more similar faces like hers. rman was born on September 15, 1945, in Augusta, Georgia. She grew up singing in church and around a musical family that included pianists and singers. She got a scholarship opportunity to study music at historically black college, Howard University in Washington, D.C. and later studied at Peabody Conservatory and University of Michigan.

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rman me her operatic debut in 1969 in Berlin

She me her operatic debut in 1969 in Berlin impressing audiences around world on sts in Milan, London, and New York. Her voice is also described as “a grand mansion of sound.” Met Opera in a statement called her “one of great sopras of past half-century”. She’s earned 15 Grammy minations throughout her rewarding career which includes her first 1985 show for best classical vocal soloist performance for “Ravel: Songs Of Maurice Ravel.” She earned a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. She also raised funds to help students attend school. Jessye rman School of Arts was opened up in 2003 in Augusta province to provide a free fine arts education to underprivileged children. Augusta opened Jessye rman Amphiater to hor opera icon in 1990. She released her memoir, “Stand Up Straight and Sing!,” in 2004. She is survived by her two remaining siblings, James rman, and Elaine Sturkey.

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(With inputs from AP)