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- 1Chinese Singer Liu Huan Dies at 63▼Liu Huan, C-Pop Pioneer and Beijing Olympics Vocalist, Dies at 63
Liu Huan, one of China's best-known singers and a pioneer of C-pop, has died at the age of 63. He performed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, singing alongside Sarah Brightman, and was regarded as a founding figure of modern Chinese popular music. Tributes are circulating as fans and musicians mourn one of the country's most iconic voices.
- 2Sarah Brightman mourns Liu Huan as a 'true gentleman'▼Sarah Brightman mourns Liu Huan, her Beijing Olympics duet partner, as "true gentleman"
Sarah Brightman has paid tribute to Chinese singer Liu Huan, describing her Beijing 2008 Olympics duet partner as a 'true gentleman'. The two famously performed 'You and Me' together at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Games. Her remarks are being carried by Chinese state media, prompting reflection on one of the most memorable Olympic musical moments.