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Big Tom McBride dead: Legendary Irish country music singer dies aged 81 | London Evening Standard | Evening Standard
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Who was Big Tom McBride, was he married, who has paid tribute to the country star and what big hits did he sing?
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Big Tom McBride 'died of broken heart' just three months after beloved wife passed away - Irish Mirror Online
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'We referred to him as the king' - tributes pour in as country music singer Big Tom dies aged 81 - Independent.ie
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Big Tom McBride dead: Irish country music star dies aged 81 | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk
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Country star Big Tom McBride was 'lost, dazed and broken-hearted' after death of wife Rose in January, funeral hears
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