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Also Known As Harvey Lavan Cliburn, Jr.
Born July 12, 1934 • Shreveport • Louisiana
Died February 27, 2013 (aged 78) • Fort Worth • Texas
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (2001)

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