
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 [...]