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Also Known As Miss Rhythm • Ruth Weston
Born January 12, 1928 • Portsmouth • Virginia
Died November 17, 2006 (aged 78) • Las Vegas • Nevada
Awards And Honors Tony Awards • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1993) • Grammy Award (1989)

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