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Legendary calypso queen Denyse Plummer has died after a long battle with cancer. Last month, as rumours of her death began circulating, her son Jesse Boocock told the Express that Plummer was resting comfortably at her home and spending time with family as she had decided to no longer undergo chemotherapy for cancer. In May this year, Plummer celebrated life with her family for Mother’s Day. On May 15, Plummer’s Facebook page showed her celebrating with her family. She posted: “Thanking God for all my countless blessings. I had an amazing night with my sons, daughters-in-law and granddaughter. Love you guys all so much.” A benefit concert was held in May to celebrate Plummer. A media release from the team back then noted Plummer’s distinguished career: From her early roots at Junior and Senior Music festival competitions while at Holy Name Convent, to talent competitions, 12 and Under, Teen Talent, and Scouting for Talent, just to name a few, her professional career took flight, as she honed her craft singing at bars and hotels throughout Trinidad and Tobago. Plummer, 69, showcased her versatility in performing all genres of music, including pop, reggae, and country songs after landing a job at the Chaconia Inn in Maraval. With all these achievements under her belt, she understood profoundly where her “navel string was buried” and entered the African male-dominated areas of calypso and soca, along with chutney music. Read more at the link in our stories #trinidadandtobago #trinidadandtobago🇹🇹 #trinidad #trini #trinidadnews #trinidadexpress #expressnews #expressnewspaper #news #current