"Shangri-Las Lead Singer Mary Weiss Dies at 75"
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Mary Weiss, lead vocalist of the 1960s girl group the Shangri-Las known for hits like "Remember (Walking in the Sand)" and "Leader of the Pack," has passed away at the age of 75. The news was confirmed by Miriam Linna of Norton Records, and no cause of death has been disclosed. Weiss, who had a resurgence in 2007 with her solo album "Dangerous Game," was remembered as an icon and heroine by her generation and beyond.
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