Canadian folksinger Willie P. Bennett dies
Monday, February 18, 2008 | 12:33 PM ETCanadian folksinger Willie P. Bennett, a highly-respected musician who preferred being a backup player for many of the country’s top singers, has died at his home in Peterborough, Ont.
Bennett’s official website confirmed on Sunday that the Juno Award-winning singer passed away peacefully at age 56 on Friday.
No cause of death has been given, but Bennett suffered a heart attack last year. His agent, Robin MacIntyre, said the musician was looking forward to a busy roster of solo shows this year…
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/story/2008/02/17/bennett-obit.html
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