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Jascha Heifetz: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born February 2, 1901 • Vilnius • Lithuania
Died December 10, 1987 (aged 86) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Grammy Award • Grammy Award (1964) • Grammy Award (1962) • Grammy Award (1961)

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