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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I could just remember how my father used to say that the reason for living was to get ready to stay dead a long time. William Faulkner