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Singer-actress Jeanette MacDonald dies aged 61, from a heart condition, in Houston, Texas, USA. In her many films, radio, television appearances, concerts and recordings, she sang opera, operetta, art songs and show tunes, often with an eye toward popularizing classical music for the masses - a strategy later to be named 'classical crossover'. She is best remembered for her partnership with Nelson Eddy in many films.