QuickCheck: Did the singer of 'Don't worry, be happy' commit suicide?

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Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022
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THERE is an urban legend that the singer of the classic feel-good song, "Don't worry, be happy", committed suicide not long after releasing it.

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