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Musician Bo Diddley dies aged 79 Musician Bo Diddley dies aged 79
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Musician Bo Diddley has died at the age of 79.Musician Bo Diddley has died at the age of 79.
The Grammy-winning singer-guitarist died in Florida, his spokesman said. He had been suffering from ill health for some time. The Grammy-winning singer-guitarist died of heart failure in Florida, his spokeswoman said.
Diddley was still performing last year, but stopped after suffering a stroke and later a heart attack. He had suffered a heart attack in August 2007, three months after suffering a stroke which affected his ability to speak.
He rose to fame in 1955 when he topped the R&B charts with Bo Diddley. His other hits include Who Do You Love, Before You Accuse Me, and Mona.He rose to fame in 1955 when he topped the R&B charts with Bo Diddley. His other hits include Who Do You Love, Before You Accuse Me, and Mona.
The legendary singer and performer was known for his homemade square guitar, dark glasses and black hat.