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SPEAKER_06: which led to a sharp decline in her health. She died in 1953 after collapsing outside her Paris apartment. She was 51 years old. Her title, Queen of Montparnasse, was immortalized on her gravestone. All month, we're highlighting muses. For more information, check us out on Facebook and Instagram at Womanica Podcast. Special thanks to Liz Kaplan, my favorite sister and co-creator. Talk to you tomorrow.
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