- Moya Brennan, the lead singer of the acclaimed Irish folk band Clannad, has died at the age of 73.
- Often referred to as the “First Lady of Celtic Music”, she passed away peacefully on Monday, 13 April, having been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2020.
- Brennan co-founded Clannad in 1970 with her brothers and uncles, serving as the band's lead vocalist for over 50 years.
- Clannad achieved significant international success, winning a Bafta for their work on Robin of Sherwood and a Grammy Award for their 1999 album Landmarks.
- Beyond her work with Clannad, Brennan had a successful solo career, collaborated with notable artists, and is widely credited with introducing the Irish language to mainstream music.
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Irish folk singer and Clannad star Moya Brennan dies aged 73
