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BREAKING: Amadou Bagayoko dead: Amadou & Mariam musician dies after long illness

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Amadou Bagayoko has died aged 70 following a 'long illness'. The renowned guitarist and singer of duo Amadou & Mariam's death was confirmed by his son-in-law.

The Grammy-nominated star died in his birth town of Bamako. Manager Yannick Tardy said Amadou had been taken into hospital feeling drained on Friday, and died later that day.

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