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Rush Limbaugh: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Rush Hudson Limbaugh III
Born January 12, 1951 • Cape Girardeau • Missouri
Died February 17, 2021 (aged 70) • Palm Beach • Florida
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (2020)

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