Kate McGarrigle Passes Away.

So sad! Singer Rufus Wainwright's mother, Canadian folk singer Kate McGarrigle died this afternoon at the age of 63. She had been suffering from

"Kate McGariggle passed away yesterday (Monday 18 January) as a result of sarcoma, a form of cancer that she was first diagnosed with three and a half years ago."

The late singer apparently passed away at her Montreal home, where she was surrounded by family and friends.

Condolences to all her friends, family and fans. 
-CE
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