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Kate McGarrigle, Legendary Folk Musician and Mother of Rufus and Martha Wainwright, Dies at 63

Kate McGarrigle, Legendary Folk Musician and Mother of Rufus and Martha Wainwright, Dies at 63 After fighting a rare form of cancer for more than three years, Kate McGarrigle died in Montreal yesterday after falling into a coma, surrounded by family and friends. She recorded more than 10 albums with her sister Anna as the McGarrigle Sisters , whose debut album was chosen as the #1 record of the year in 1975 by the New York Times . On the McGarrigle Sisters' website , Anna posted the following statement: "She departed in a haze of song and love surrounded by family and good friends. She is irreplaceable and we are [...]