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Facts

Also Known As Charley Frank Pride
Born March 18, 1934 • Mississippi
Died December 12, 2020 (aged 86) • Dallas • Texas
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2017) • Grammy Award (1972) • Grammy Award (1971)

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