Acclaimed Cape Breton singer Rita MacNeil has died at age 68.
A notice on her website states MacNeil died on April 16 following complications from surgery.
MacNeil was famously shy, but said her parents helped her overcome that trait by constantly reminding her to believe in herself.
She didn't get her break until she was in her 40s, which is inspiring for late-bloomers everywhere. While I was never a great fan, I always liked her voice. Definitely an East Coast icon. She'll be missed.
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"If Javex is your muse…then dive in buddy"
I will never forget your appearance on Trailer Park Boys.
Yeah. Pretty good sense of humour. Kind of sad I guess but when a person is that overweight it seems like an inevitability of a shorter than average life.
Rita MacNeil dies at age 68
