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Du Pre Dead at 42

October 21, 1987
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Jacqueline du Pre, whose distinguished career as a cellist was cut short when she was stricken by multiple sclerosis 14 years ago, died of the disease in London Monday night at the age of 42. She had been married since 1967 to Israeli conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim, who presently heads the Paris Orchestra and the Bastille Opera.

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