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of villagers for the assassination of a German military officer. After the death of her mother, she was raised by her aunt Anna. Her father later remarried.
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Armastatud lauljatar Heli Lääts oma viimasel eluaastal: „Olen viimaks ometi endaga rahu teinud.
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