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Also Known As Marilyn Bernice Horne
Born January 16, 1934 (age 92) • Bradford • Pennsylvania
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (1995) • Grammy Award (1993) • Grammy Award (1983) • Grammy Award (1981) • Grammy Award (1963)

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