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With a very heavy heart, we announce the passing of a beloved Motown legend who gave us so much\u2026.See more<\/p>\n

A legendary Motown singer who helped shape the sound of the 1960s has died at age 83.She rose to fame with hits like \u201cDancing in the Street\u201d and \u201c(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave.\u201dInducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, she left a lasting mark on music history.
\nThe beloved original member of Martha and the Vandellas was Rosalind Ashford.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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