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- NAME: Celia Cruz
- OCCUPATION: Singer
- BIRTH DATE: October 21, 1925
- DEATH DATE: July 16, 2003
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Havana, Cuba
- PLACE OF DEATH: New Jersey
- Full Name: Ursula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso
- Full Name: Celia Cruz
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Celia Cruz was a Cuban-American singer, best known as one of the most popular salsa performers of all time, recording 23 gold albums.
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Cruz died in New Jersey on July 16, 2003, at the age of 77.
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