Angelo Bissessarsingh
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Bissessarsingh was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015 and initially given six months to live.[4] He died on 2 February 2017 at his home in Siparia, aged 34.[5]
Awards
Bissessarsingh was awarded the Hummingbird Medal (Gold) for his service in the field of education and history.[4][6]
References
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- Virtual Museum of Trinidad and Tobago Facebook Group
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- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Angelo Bissessarsingh has died", CNC2, 2 February 2017.
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- ↑ Kim Boodram, "32 to receive national awards", Daily Express (Trinidad and Tobago), 30 August 2016.
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