Birgit Nilsson died on 25 December 2005 at the age of 87. She was a Swedish soprano who was considered one of the greatest singers of the 20th century. Nilsson was known for her powerful and dramatic voice, and she performed a wide range of roles, from Wagnerian heroines to Mozart's Queen of the Night.
Birgit Nilsson: The Magnificent Voice of Opera – Can You Hit the High Note in This Quiz?