Who was the "widowed bride" Don McLean sang about in his song 'American Pie'?

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"I can't remember if I cried/When I read about his widowed bride" refers to Buddy Holly's wife, Maria Elena, who was pregnant at the time of his death. Interesting site: http://open-encyclopedia.com/American_Pie_(song) Jan 11 05, 11:22 PM

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