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Tragically, she was killed in a controversial boating accident in Cozumel, Mexico, in December 2000 while saving her son from an illegally operated speedboat. Every year on her birthday (October 10), fans gather at a commemorative bench in , a landmark inspired by the lyrics of her song "Soho Square".

is a 1983 single by Kirsty MacColl that stands as a notable example of her witty, "teen ballad" style. Though it was only a minor UK hit at #82, it remains a cult favorite for its clever lyrics and MacColl's signature multi-layered vocals. Key Facts About "Terry" Kirsty Maccoll Terry

: Ullman did eventually release her own version, which reached #81 in the UK—pipping Kirsty's original by just one chart position. Tragically, she was killed in a controversial boating

: MacColl originally wrote the song for Tracey Ullman to record. However, her label, Stiff Records , liked her demo so much they insisted she release it herself as part of an intended album of "teen ballads". Though it was only a minor UK hit