London, May 17, 2026 (AFP) - British soprano Felicity Lott dies aged 79

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2026-05-17

Felicity Lott, one of Britain's best-known sopranos who also gained recognition in France, has died at the age of 79, her agent confirmed to AFP on Sunday. The acclaimed singer reportedly died on Friday, after battling a terminal cancer diagnosis "with great dignity and acceptance", agent Sue Spence said. Lott -- widely known by the nickname "Flott" -- had revealed the diagnosis in a recent BBC interview, with Spence noting that she "was characte......

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