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| Jazz performer George Melly dies | Jazz performer George Melly dies |
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| Jazz singer and author George Melly has died at his London home at the age of 80, his wife Diana has announced. | Jazz singer and author George Melly has died at his London home at the age of 80, his wife Diana has announced. |
| The flamboyant performer had been diagnosed with lung cancer and vascular dementia, a condition which affects the brain after small strokes. | |
| Despite his illness, the jazz veteran was still appearing on stage in the weeks leading up to his death. | Despite his illness, the jazz veteran was still appearing on stage in the weeks leading up to his death. |
| In January, the Liverpool-born musician was taken to hospital after collapsing on stage in East Sussex. | In January, the Liverpool-born musician was taken to hospital after collapsing on stage in East Sussex. |
| His final concert took place at the 100 Club in London on 10 June. | His final concert took place at the 100 Club in London on 10 June. |