The surprising 1980s anthem the dying choose to listen to in their final moments

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Expert comment for Marie Curie's Music for the end Campaign 2024:

Dr Tracey McConnell, a music therapy expert and honorary Marie Curie senior research fellow at Queen’s University Belfast, said: “Terminal illness, pain and the fear of dying can result in feelings of powerlessness and isolation, even with close family and friends.

“Music therapy can help people express their feelings and make them feel better, whatever their health or emotional situation.”

Period09 Oct 2024

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  • TitleThe surprising 1980s anthem the dying choose to listen to in their final moments
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe Independent
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date09/10/2024
    DescriptionExpert comment for Marie Curie's Music for the end Campaign 2024:
    Dr Tracey McConnell, a music therapy expert and honorary Marie Curie senior research fellow at Queen’s University Belfast, said: “Terminal illness, pain and the fear of dying can result in feelings of powerlessness and isolation, even with close family and friends.
    “Music therapy can help people express their feelings and make them feel better, whatever their health or emotional situation.”
    URLhttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/most-popular-songs-dying-moments-cyndi-lauper-b2626419.html
    PersonsTracey McConnell