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Also Known As	Harlan Jay Ellison
Born	May 27, 1934 • Cleveland • Ohio
Died	June 27, 2018 (aged 84) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors	Edgar Award (1988) • Hugo Award (1986) • Hugo Award (1978) • Hugo Award (1975) • Edgar Award (1974) • Hugo Award (1974) • Hugo Award (1969) • Hugo Award (1968) • Hugo Award (1966)

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