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Celia Cruz, who has died at the age of 78, won many awards during her career

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Cruz helped Latin jazz legend Tito Puente celebrate receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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She performed at the Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus in Miami in 2000

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The singer was known for her flamboyant stage costumes

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The star met husband Pedro Knight when they both played with the Sonora Matancera band

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Fans were greeted with the line "azucar" (sugar) when Cruz took to the stage

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Her music career got started on Cuban radio

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Cruz was joined by Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan at the first Latin Grammys ceremony in 2000