__ Simone, US singer, d. 2003 (4)

I believe the answer is:

nina

(Other definitions for nina that I've seen before include "- Simone, US singer" , "Al Hirschfeld's 'hidden' daughter" , "One of Columbus's ships in 1492; girl's name" , "hidden crossword message" , "- - Simone, 1933-2003, singer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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