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Born May 12, 1928 • Kansas City • Missouri
Died February 8, 2023 (aged 94) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2005) • Grammy Award (1998) • Grammy Award (1986) • Academy Award (1982) • Academy Award (1970) • Grammy Award (1969) • Grammy Award (1967)
Notable Works “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” • “Promises, Promises” • “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”

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