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Chart-topping singer and television host Lena Martell dies aged 86

First reported 5 Oct, 18:04 UTCUpdated 4h ago3 sources

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The Glasgow-born singer was the first solo Scottish female singer to top the UK singles chart with One Day at a Time.

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‘One Day at a Time’ Singer Dies at 86

Jack Kay / Jack Kay, Getty Images Singer Lena Martell , the first Scottish female solo artist to reach No. 1 with a single, has died at 86 following a short illness. The Glasgow native, whose hit “One Day at a Time” sold 20 million records, died peacefully in a care home, the Glasgow Times reported . Martell…

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Chart-topping singer and television host Lena Martell dies aged 86

The Glasgow-born singer was the first solo Scottish female singer to top the UK singles chart with One Day at a Time.

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  1. Daily MailRightGBMixed factuality
    Lena Martell, the first Scottish female solo artist to get a Number One single with One Day at a Time and sold 20million records, dies at 86 (opens Daily Mail in a new tab)

    Legendary Scottish singer Lena Martell has died aged 86.

  2. The Daily BeastLeftUSMixed factuality
    ‘One Day at a Time’ Singer Dies at 86 (opens The Daily Beast in a new tab)

    Jack Kay / Jack Kay, Getty Images Singer Lena Martell , the first Scottish female solo artist to reach No. 1 with a single, has died at 86 following a short illness. The Glasgow native, whose hit “One Day at a Time” sold 20 million records, died peacefully in a care home, the Glasgow Times reported . Martell…

  3. BBC NewsCenterGBVery high factuality
    Chart-topping singer and television host Lena Martell dies aged 86 (opens BBC News in a new tab)

    The Glasgow-born singer was the first solo Scottish female singer to top the UK singles chart with One Day at a Time.

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