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was invited to the event. Footage was shown of the charity single "Down in the Bog" which was to be released as a
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Katy French studied psychology and marketing before working for the Assets
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engaged in behaviour relating to the supply of cocaine to French and failed to get medical assistance in a timely fashion. In July 2013 the pair were sentenced to a
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a week before her death. French was known for deliberately courting controversy to promote her career. On
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