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Also Known As Arthur Lee Kopit
Born May 10, 1937 • New York City • New York
Died April 2, 2021 (aged 83) • New York City • New York
Notable Works “Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feelin’ So Sad”
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