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Stuart Ripley Dies in Edinburgh, UK

May 28, 2008

Singer/Songwriter Stuart Ripley fell to his death while working on renovations to the Edinburgh University library. He was 33. The musician was well liked and a big part of the local music scene. It is thought that he was working to save money for a trip to Australia.

Posted by Ann VerWiebe at May 28, 2008 3:40 PM

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This is a real tragedy, a bright light taken from all of us way too early.

Posted by: Jim Pipkin at May 29, 2008 1:25 PM

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