Astrud Gilberto: The Girl from Ipanema singer dies at 83

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1970-01-01 08:00

She was only in the studio as a translator, but ended up singing on the hit song and becoming a star.

Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian bossa nova singer best known for The Girl from Ipanema, has died aged 83.

One of Brazil's biggest stars of the 1960s and 70s, she recorded 16 albums and worked with artists ranging from Quincy Jones to George Michael.

Her version of The Girl From Ipanema sold...