Departed empress or goddess? (4)

I believe the answer is:

diva

(Other definitions for diva that I've seen before include "One who sings" , "For example Sutherland" , "Top opera singer" , "fat lady?" , "Distinguished female singer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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