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Jamaican reggae musician (1945–1981).
Born February 6th, 1945 in Nine Mile. [ref]
Died May 11th, 1981 at 36 years old in Jackson Memorial Hospital (lung cancer, melanoma, brain cancer). [ref]
American actress and singer (1946-2019).
Born August 30th, 1946 in New York City.
Died May 11th, 2019 at 72 years old in Los Angeles (colorectal cancer). [ref]
American actor and comedian (1927–2020).
Born June 8th, 1927 in Brooklyn.
Died May 11th, 2020 at 92 years old in Upper West Side. [ref]
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