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Also Known As George Denis Patrick Carlin
Born May 12, 1937 • New York City • New York
Died June 22, 2008 (aged 71) • Santa Monica • California
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2008) • Grammy Award (2001) • Grammy Award (2000) • Grammy Award (1993) • Grammy Award (1972)

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