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Singer-songwriter was known for collaborations with former husband John Martyn as well as star-studded 1960s singles and 2014 comeback album<\/p>\n

British folk singer Beverley Martyn, known for her collaborations with her former husband John Martyn as well as spirited, sublime solo work, has died aged 79.<\/p>\n

A statement from the family of the late John Martyn announced the news, saying she died peacefully at home on Monday. \u201cBeverley was a remarkable woman of great inner strength,\u201d the statement continued. \u201cShe was beautiful, intelligent, warm and kind.\u201d<\/p>\n

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