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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Io Dodds

Renowned vocal coach Barbara Maier Gustern dies after being shoved to the ground in ‘unprovoked’ NYC attack

Barbara Maier Gustern via Facebook

A renowned Broadway singing coach who suffered severe brain damage after being knocked to the ground by a stranger in New York City has died in hospital.

Barbara Maier Gustern, 87, was left in critical condition when she was shoved down from behind without provocation while walking near her apartment in the Chelsea neighbourhood last Thursday evening, causing her head to strike the pavement.

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