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Diane Sawyer: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born December 22, 1945 (age 80) • Kentucky
Notable Family Members spouse Mike Nichols

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Diane Sawyer smiling and wearing a black top, with short blonde hair, at an event with blurred lights and people in the background.
Don Hewitt and Diane Sawyer of CBS's 60 Minutes sit at a control panel with monitors showing broadcast footage in a television studio, New York City, 1987.
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