Lena Martell, first Scottish female to top UK charts, dies aged 86

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Scottish singer Lena Martell, the first female Scottish solo artist to top the UK charts, has died aged 86.

Scottish singer Lena Martell, the first solo Scottish female singer to top the UK charts, has died aged 86. She was living in a nursing home near Glasgow where she died last week.

Martell, who was described as the 'Scottish Shirley Bassey', continued to receive fan mail at her care home, reflecting her enduring popularity as a singer and variety star.

How it is being reported

• First Scottish singer to top UK solo charts, Lena Martell, dies aged 86The National · 5 Oct, 17:29
• Lena Martell dies aged 86 as tributes paid to 'Scottish Shirley Bassey'Daily Record · 5 Oct, 16:58

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