Jacqueline du Pré
Jacqueline Mary du Pré OBE (26 January 1945 – 19 October 1987) was a British cellist. At a young age, she achieved enduring mainstream popularity. Despite her short career, she is regarded as one of the greatest cellists of all time.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jacqueline Mary du Pré |
| Born | 26 January 1945 Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
| Died | 19 October 1987 (aged 42) London, England |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Cellist |
| Instrument(s) | Cello |
| Years active | 1961–1973 |
Her career was cut short by multiple sclerosis, which forced her to stop performing at the age of 28; she died 14 years later at the age of 42.
She was the subject of the 1998 biographical film Hilary and Jackie, which attracted criticism for perceived inaccuracy and sensationalism.
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