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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 of heart failure in Florida, his spokeswoman said. | The Grammy-winning singer-guitarist died of heart failure in Florida, his spokeswoman said. |
| He had suffered a heart attack in August 2007, three months after suffering a stroke which affected his ability to speak. | 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. | The legendary singer and performer was known for his homemade square guitar, dark glasses and black hat. |
| His so-called "Bo Diddley beat" influenced rockers from Buddy Holly, to Bruce Springsteen and U2. |