Normal matrix over $\mathbb C$ can be diagonalized to an invertible matrix.

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Every normal matrix over $\mathbb C$ can be diagonalized to an invertible matrix.

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Here is a fact (true over $\mathbb{R}$ or $\mathbb{C}$): if $$ A = U D U^{-1}, $$ and $D$ is invertible, then $A$ is invertible. (Can you prove this?)

Given this fact, you should be able to answer your question.