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    Dame Shirley Bassey ‘humbled’ as honour recognises music career spanning decades

    by Kerri-Ann Roper Dec 29, 2023 2 minutes
    Source: PA Archive

    Dame Shirley Bassey has said she is “truly humbled” to be made a Companion of Honour in the New Year Honours list.

    The Welsh singer, 86, is recognised for her services to music this year after previously becoming a dame in the 1999 honours list.

    Dame Shirley said in a statement to the PA news agency: “Receiving the Order of

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