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One prominent music critic noted that the artist possessed a “rare, ethereal quality—a light that will never fade,” even as the physical presence is gone. This sentiment has been echoed by thousands of fans who have gathered at impromptu vigils, lighting candles and playing the singer’s most poignant tracks in a shared act of mourning. The loss is particularly heavy for those who grew up with the artist’s discography, finding in their lyrics a mirror for their own life experiences.
