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Also Known As James Maury Henson
Born September 24, 1936 ā€¢ Greenville ā€¢ Mississippi
Died May 16, 1990 (aged 53) ā€¢ New York City ā€¢ New York
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1986) ā€¢ Grammy Award (1985) ā€¢ Grammy Award (1981) ā€¢ Grammy Award (1979) ā€¢ Grammy Award (1978)
Notable Works ā€œLabyrinthā€

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