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Award-winning singer José van Dam dies at age 85
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Summary: José van Dam, the celebrated Belgian bass-baritone opera singer, has died at 85.
WHO: José van Dam
WHAT: died
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 4:17 PM ET
WHERE: Croatia
WHY: natural causes
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