Celebrated opera singer Jessye Norman, an American soprano who showcased her majestic the voice in performances around the world, died on Monday, her family said.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”She was 74 years old. The Grammy winner died &quot;surrounded by loved ones&quot; at a New York hospital due to septic shock and multi-organ failure after complications from a 2015 spinal cord injury, a statement said.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”<span style="color: #222222;">A pioneering young black woman in the white world of classical music, Norman quickly became beloved for her seemingly effortless soaring voice and effervescent personality, a commentator said.</span><br />