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Laura Lyne

Boy George's Dublin born mother Dinah O'Dowd dies aged 84

Singer Boy George's Irish mother has died aged 84.

Dinah O'Dowd, who was from Dublin, grew up on Wellington Street just off Dorset Street until the age of 19 when she went to London. She died today in the UK surrounded by her family including George.

The Culture Club's singer's representatives have said he is "devastated" by the loss as fans paid tribute to Dinah. George's family have also asked for privacy at this time.

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