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When Yusuf Islam (formerly known as Cat Stevens) addresses students at Kingston University in London, England, UK, Europe, about his conversion to Islam, he is asked about the controversy in the Muslim world and the fatwa calling for Salman Rushdie's execution. He replies, "He must be killed. The Qur'an makes it clear – if someone defames the prophet, then he must die." He will later state that he was merely quoting from the Qur'an, not advocating that Rushdie should die.Stars added to the Hollywood Rock Walk in Los Angeles, California, USA, on this day include Jimi Hendrix, Marvin Gaye, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison.