Noted composer Nguyen Anh 9 died yesterday from a respiratory disorder and other diseases after a three-week stay at a local hospital. He was 76.

Composer Nguyen Anh 9.

Nguyen Anh 9 was born as Nguyen Dinh Anh in the central province of Ninh Thuan in 1940. He moved to Saigon (now HCM City) at 11 years old with his family. He started to compose music at 18 when he first accompanied famed singer Khanh Ly to perform in Japan.

His first song was titled Khong (No). His next songs were warmly welcomed by music fans, including Ai Dua Em Ve (Who Will Take You Home), Loi Cuoi Cho Em (Last Words to You) and Chia Phoi (Farewell).

He composed various love songs and gave regular performances at a famous hotel in downtown HCM City until recent months.

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