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Summer Death #1023210

NBC Evening News for Thursday, May 17, 2012
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(Studio: Brian Williams) The death of “Queen of Disco” Donna Summer reported.

(New York: Rehema Ellis) Summer’s life and career reviewed; performance scenes, photos and film clips shown. [“Rolling Stone” associate editor Simon VOZICK-LEVINSON†- notes Summer took disco out of the underground clubs.] [In 1992, SUMMER – recalls discovering her voice.] [TheGrio.com Christopher WITHERSPOON†- says her anthems were of empowerment for everyone.]

Reporter(s):
Williams, Brian;
Ellis, Rehema
Duration:
00:02:10

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