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Remembering Aaliyah

Remembering Aaliyah

Date: Aug 27 2001

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Aaliyah Killed in Plane Crash
Aaliyah, the red-hot R&B singer and movie star, was killed when the small private plane in which she was traveling crashed after takeoff. She was 22 years old.
Aaliyah, who reportedly was killed instantly, was one of nine on the plane, six of whom died in the crash. Three more died later of their injuries.

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The life of Aaliyah:
BORN: January 16, 1979 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
HOMETOWN: Detroit, Mich.
HONORS: Two Grammy nominations; Best Female Video and Video from a Film for “Try Again” in the 2000 MTV awards
ALBUMS:
“Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number”
“One in a Million”
“Aaliyah”
HITS SONGS:
“Back and Forth”
“At Your Best”
“One in a Million”
“If Your Girl Only Knew”
“Are You That Somebody”
“Try Again”
MOVIES:
“Romeo Must Die”
Aaliyah was set to appear in the forthcoming sequel to “The Matrix” with Keanu Reeves.
Aaliyah’s family said Sunday it was “devastated” by her death in the crash in the Bahamas late Saturday night.
The family’s statement said it was “devastated at the loss of their loving daughter and sister. Their hearts go out to those families who lost their loved ones in this tragic accident.”
Quincy Jones, the Grammy-winning musician, said he was devastated by Aaliyah’s death.
He said: “She was like one of my daughters, she was one of the sweetest girls in the world.
“She vacationed with me and my family together in Fiji. I loved her and respected her and I am absolutely devastated.”
Virgin Records also issued a statement: “Aaliyah, one of the world’s brightest and most talented stars, will be mourned by all who loved her and loved her music. Her depth and versatility as an artist was matched by the passion and devotion she had for her craft.”

 

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Discussion

The loss of Aaliyah is heart wrenching. She was one of America’s brightest young stars.
Aaliyah once said:
“Sometimes, when it’s just my mom and me kicking it, I say, ‘I’m 22, and I’ve accomplished so much,’ I just know I have to appreciate every moment.”
She was exactly right. Life is too short.
Are you an Aaliyah fan? Let us know. Come to the Music Mix Message Board to discuss her life and her music.
Keep your head up,
Migs

 

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mimixoxo

mimixoxo

Japan

awww how can i forget her? she's so talented, beautiful… and so young… R.I.P

06:46 AM Feb 12 2010 |

a_yanakz

a_yanakz

Kazakhstan

when i heard about this i was shocked , she was a one of the best in r'n'b world. its pity

11:12 AM Jul 01 2009 |

miffoo

miffoo

Slovakia

she was very talented artist

03:08 PM Mar 14 2009 |

ahmed20016

ahmed20016

Sudan

Cry geart absence

10:29 PM Aug 27 2008 |

Diloo

Diloo

Germany

R.I.P

09:24 PM May 16 2008 |

wight wolf

wight wolf

Egypt

heloo i want make frindes if any body want that send me.

i will be happy fro that.

04:44 AM Apr 17 2008 |

salvador martins

Brazil

Smile

01:43 AM Jan 05 2008 |

lunny

lunny

Nigeria

may her soul rest in perfect peace amen.we all loved her very much

 

11:55 AM Jan 04 2008 |

lunny

lunny

Nigeria

we all loved her very much

11:53 AM Jan 04 2008 |

the_tiger

the_tiger

Egypt

time is short ,, she is right

 

09:07 PM Dec 07 2007 |

Learner777

Cote D'Ivoire

emotion,enthusiasm,zeal,excitementfor life is called passion.Depth is the strength or personality,quality of character

10:19 AM Nov 01 2007 |

*sunflower*

Slovakia

she was really beautiful and very talented girl, O like her songs very much and also movie Romeo must die was very nice

horrible that she died so young

its tru that its important to "appreciate every moment"

04:47 PM Oct 26 2007 |

Bombelek

Poland

Rest In Peace. We all love you very much,you were ,are a beautiful  angel.

01:52 PM Oct 24 2007 |

Selfmadegirl

Spain

rest in peace..
lovely lesson

02:16 PM May 06 2007 |

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