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| Australian indigenous singer Dr G Yunupingu dies | Australian indigenous singer Dr G Yunupingu dies |
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| One of Australia's leading Aboriginal musicians, Dr G Yunupingu, has died at the age of 46. | One of Australia's leading Aboriginal musicians, Dr G Yunupingu, has died at the age of 46. |
| The singer, born blind in the Northern Territory, became the highest-selling Australian indigenous artist ever. | The singer, born blind in the Northern Territory, became the highest-selling Australian indigenous artist ever. |
| He died at Royal Darwin Hospital on Tuesday after enduring "a long battle with illness", his record label said in a statement. | He died at Royal Darwin Hospital on Tuesday after enduring "a long battle with illness", his record label said in a statement. |
| A former member of Yothu Yindi, he released a solo album in 2008 which charted in multiple countries. | A former member of Yothu Yindi, he released a solo album in 2008 which charted in multiple countries. |
| Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett has led tributes on social media, calling Yunupingu "a truly great musician". | Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett has led tributes on social media, calling Yunupingu "a truly great musician". |
| "Very sad news. Too young, so much left to give. Heart goes out to family," Garrett said on Twitter. | "Very sad news. Too young, so much left to give. Heart goes out to family," Garrett said on Twitter. |
| 'The Australian voice of a generation' | |
| Yunupingu's record label, Skinnyfish Music, said he was "one of the most important figures in Australian music history". | Yunupingu's record label, Skinnyfish Music, said he was "one of the most important figures in Australian music history". |
| "His debut album cemented him as the Australian voice of a generation, hitting triple platinum in Australia, silver in the UK and charting in multiple other countries across the globe," the statement said. | "His debut album cemented him as the Australian voice of a generation, hitting triple platinum in Australia, silver in the UK and charting in multiple other countries across the globe," the statement said. |
| The singer's label also praised the artist for creating opportunities for young people in the Northern Territory. | The singer's label also praised the artist for creating opportunities for young people in the Northern Territory. |
| "His legacy as a musician and community leader will continue as his life's work continues its positive impact on Elcho Island, The Northern Territory, Australia and the world." | "His legacy as a musician and community leader will continue as his life's work continues its positive impact on Elcho Island, The Northern Territory, Australia and the world." |
| The singer had ongoing liver and kidney issues for some time, which had forced him to cancel a European tour. | The singer had ongoing liver and kidney issues for some time, which had forced him to cancel a European tour. |
| The musician, who sang in English and in his native Yolngu language, performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert in London in 2012. | |
| Yunupingu's family asked media outlets not to use pictures of him after his death in accordance with indigenous traditions. | Yunupingu's family asked media outlets not to use pictures of him after his death in accordance with indigenous traditions. |