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    Argerich, pictured here in 1996, was cured of cancer in 1990. There was a recurrence in 1995. Aggressive treatment included the removal of part of her lung and use of an experimental vaccine. Photo: Bayat/ullstein bild via Getty Images

    1. Image 1: Pianist Martha Argerich 1971
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