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Robert Kirby dies in hospital in West London, England, UK, Europe, aged 61, following emergency heart surgery. Kirby was a talented and much-loved string arranger for rock and folk music. First known for his work on his university friend Nick D rake's albums Five Leaves Left and Bryter Later, Kirby went on to work with Elton John, Elvis Costello, Paul Weller, The Strawbs, The Magic Numbers and more. @EltonJohn @ElvisCostello