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Iconic singer dead at 84, just months after cancer diagnosis: ‘A true legend’

Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
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A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.

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Reporter · Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM · 1 min read
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Iconic singer dead at 84, just months after cancer diagnosis: ‘A true legend’ — Syracuse Community news

Sandra Kerr, an iconic folk singer and television voice actor, has died.

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