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Facts

Also Known As	Reginald Kenneth Dwight • Sir Elton Hercules John
Born	March 25, 1947 (age 79) • Pinner • England
Awards And Honors	EGOT • Emmy Award (2024) • Kennedy Center Honors (2004) • Grammy Award (2000) • Grammy Award (1997) • Academy Award (1995) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1994) • Grammy Award (1994) • Grammy Award (1991) • Grammy Award (1986)

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