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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-07T15:59:11.000Z",
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  "textContent": "FORMER Blondie bassist Fred Smith has died at the age of 77, with tributes pouring in for the veteran rocker. Smith was a founding member of the legendary rock band with Debbie Harry, and was best known for his work with the group Television. His bandmate and guitarist Jimmy Rip wrote on Instagram: \"He fought his...",
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