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Facts

Also Known As Eric Hilliard Nelson ā€¢ Ricky Nelson
Born May 8, 1940 ā€¢ New Jersey
Died December 31, 1985 (aged 45) ā€¢ Texas
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1986)

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