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    1. BBC Breaking News‏Verified account @BBCBreaking 22 Dec 2014

      Singer Joe Cocker has died aged 70 http://bbc.in/16JEJSQ pic.twitter.com/GLg3cj7Uew

      717 replies 6,990 retweets 1,474 likes
      BBC Breaking News‏Verified account @BBCBreaking 22 Dec 2014

      Agent's full statement on death of "simply unique" singer Joe Cocker http://bbc.in/1zclFmZ pic.twitter.com/EIZv2wLE3N

      10:24 AM - 22 Dec 2014
      • 1,867 Retweets
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      143 replies 1,867 retweets 861 likes
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        2. CLASH‏ @ClashMagazine 22 Dec 2014
          Replying to @BBCBreaking

          Here is a statement from Joe Cocker's agent, Barrie Marshall (via @BBCBreaking).pic.twitter.com/QsSRFc0MTt

          1 reply 21 retweets 7 likes
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        2. Jeff Sonstein  🍞 ➕ 🌹 🌹‏ @jeffsonstein 22 Dec 2014
          Replying to @BBCBreaking

          RIP 💧 RT @BBCBreaking: Agent's full statement on death of "simply unique" singer Joe Cocker http://bbc.in/1zclFmZ pic.twitter.com/A0JGHqgWKG

          1 reply 1 retweet 2 likes
        3. Andy Sylvester‏ @AndyDoesWords 23 Dec 2014
          Replying to @jeffsonstein

          @jeffsonstein @janeconsidine @BBCBreaking "A kind and humble man who loved to perform." What better tribute? R.I.P Joe.

          1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
        4. Jeff Sonstein  🍞 ➕ 🌹 🌹‏ @jeffsonstein 23 Dec 2014
          Replying to @AndyDoesWords

          @AndyDoesWords @janeconsidine @BBCBreaking best tribute I can think of... Joe Cocker shall be missed

          0 replies 1 retweet 1 like
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        1. janet t king‏ @janet_t_55 22 Dec 2014
          Replying to @BBCBreaking

          RT: @BBCBreaking: Agent's full statement on death of "simply unique" singer Joe Cocker http://bbc.in/1zclFmZ  pic.twitter.com/nv7mLW40eR”

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        1. Mark Hamilton‏ @saferevents 22 Dec 2014
          Replying to @BBCBreaking

          @BBCBreaking. Very sad to hear of Joe's death. A legendary performer and an honour to have worked with him.

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        1. Samantha Hicks‏ @SammyNkotb1980 22 Dec 2014
          Replying to @BBCBreaking

          @BBCBreaking such a shame, rip joe cocker x

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        2. Mariya Didi  🎈‏Verified account @MariyaDidi 22 Dec 2014
          Replying to @BBCBreaking

          R.i.p J Cocker “@BBCBreaking: Agent's statement on death of "simply unique" singer Joe Cocker http://bbc.in/1zclFmZ  pic.twitter.com/0da6vylKpP”

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        2. Kelly Rigg‏ @kellyrigg 22 Dec 2014
          Replying to @BBCBreaking

          RIP :-( RT @BBCBreaking: Agent's full statement on death of "simply unique" singer Joe Cocker http://bbc.in/1zclFmZ pic.twitter.com/QBTt3JUvSK

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        1. Dorian Crozier‏ @iamthewook 22 Dec 2014
          Replying to @BBCBreaking

          dammit!! “@BBCBreaking: Agent's full statement on death of "simply unique" singer Joe Cocker http://bbc.in/1zclFmZ  pic.twitter.com/azN7GWmWVw”

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        1. Marc Coiteux‏ @MarcCoiteux 22 Dec 2014
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          Bye Joe RT @BBCBreaking: Agent's full statement on death of "simply unique" singer Joe Cocker http://bbc.in/1zclFmZ pic.twitter.com/maVC5puD7g

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        1. Alex George‏ @alexgeorge9 22 Dec 2014
          Replying to @BBCBreaking

          @BBCBreaking Brilliant singer, highly respected for that soul-growly-voice and EPIC passion.....We will miss him. @alexgeorge9

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        1. Alida Antonia‏ @ArtByAlida 22 Dec 2014
          Replying to @BBCBreaking

          “@BBCBreaking: Agent's full statement on death of "simply unique" singer Joe Cocker http://bbc.in/1zclFmZ  pic.twitter.com/UaKz4HjuDw” RIP

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        1. Dr Ben Sannoh‏ @DrSannoh 22 Dec 2014
          Replying to @BBCBreaking

          @BBCBreaking @BBCNews Joe Coker was a great singer and a great who added some flavor to world through his timeless music. RIP.

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        1. The El Ronni Pudding‏ @RonniPudding 22 Dec 2014
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          “@BBCBreaking:Agent's full statement on death of "simply unique"singer Joe Cocker http://bbc.in/1zclFmZ  pic.twitter.com/UkM0fjNrYC” @Flossywall

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        1. lijunhan‏ @lijunhan123 25 Dec 2014
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          @BBCBreaking @BBCWorld

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