Merce Cunningham: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Mercier Philip Cunningham |
|---|---|
| Born | April 16, 1919 • Centralia • Washington |
| Died | July 26, 2009 (aged 90) • New York City • New York |
| Awards And Honors | Praemium Imperiale (2005) • Kennedy Center Honors (1985) |
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