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Singer and Jewish community patron Na Tang dies at age 59

Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) Taiwanese singer Na Tang (坣娜), who was also a prominent figure in the Jewish community in Taiwan, has died at the age of 59, her musician friend Tommy Chi (季忠平) confirmed on Wednesday.

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