Claudine Longet dies at 84, legacy tied to the 1976 Sabich shooting

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Claudine Longet dies at 84, legacy tied to the 1976 Sabich shooting
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French-born singer Claudine Longet has died at 84. She rose to fame on The Andy Williams Show but became internationally infamous after a 1976 shooting that killed Olympic skier Spider Sabich; she was acquitted of felony reckless manslaughter and convicted of misdemeanor negligent homicide, serving 30 days, ending her entertainment career and leaving a lasting pop-culture impact.

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