Kristin Hunter Lattany: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Kristin Elaine Hunter Lattany • Kristin Elaine Eggleston
Born	September 12, 1931 • Philadelphia • Pennsylvania
Died	November 14, 2008 (aged 77) • New Jersey • (Anniversary tomorrow)
Notable Works	“Breaking Away” • “Do Unto Others” • “God Bless the Child” • “Kinfolks” • “Minority of One” • “The Landlord” • “The Survivors”

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