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Also Known As Úrsula Hilaria Celia Caridad Cruz Alfonso • Queen of Salsa Music
Born October 21, 1925 • Havana • Cuba
Died July 16, 2003 (aged 77) • Fort Lee • New Jersey
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2004) • Grammy Award (2003) • Grammy Award (1990)

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