Laura Nyro

American singer and songwriter (1947–1997).

Born October 18th, 1947 in The Bronx.

Died April 8th, 1997 at 49 years old in Danbury (ovarian cancer).

Occupations
composer, jazz musician, lyricist, pianist, singer, songwriter
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It is not length of life, but depth of life. Ralph Waldo Emerson