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Roger Daltrey makes emotional dedication at final Teenage Cancer Trust as curator

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Roger Daltrey has bowed out of his role as curator of the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts after 24 years, as he paid tribute to the “unsung heroes” who have aided the events over the years.

The Who star, 80, launched theand has helped raise more than £32m for the cancer charity. He announced in January that this year’s shows would be his last in a curator role.

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