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How did Makeba pass away?

  • In a car accident

  • During a 2008 concert in Italy due to a heart attack

  • Due to a long illness

  • Peacefully in her sleep

Answer

Makeba's life tragically came to an end in 2008 during a concert in Italy when she suffered a fatal heart attack. This unexpected event occurred while she was performing at a benefit concert for anti-Mafia initiatives in the Italian town of Castel Volturno. Her sudden passing left the world in mourning and highlighted the fragility of life.
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