Jacqueline du Pré
British cellist (1945-1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For actress Jacqueline Dupré, see Satan's Baby Doll.
Jacqueline Mary du Pré OBE (26 January 1945 – 19 October 1987) was a British cellist. At a young age, she achieved enduring mainstream popularity. Despite her short career, she is regarded as one of the greatest cellists of all time.
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Birth name | Jacqueline Mary du Pré |
Born | (1945-01-26)26 January 1945 Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
Died | 19 October 1987(1987-10-19) (aged 42) London, England |
Genres | Classical |
Occupation(s) | Cellist |
Instrument(s) | Cello |
Years active | 1961–1973 |
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Her career was cut short by multiple sclerosis, which forced her to stop performing at the age of 28; she died 14 years later at the age of 42.
She was the subject of the 1998 biographical film Hilary and Jackie, which attracted criticism for perceived inaccuracy and sensationalism.