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 Duke Ellington

Born: April 29th, 1899

Died: May 24th, 1974

Famous For:  Renowned African American Jazz Composer, Pianist, Bandleader

Cause of Death:  Metastasized lung cancer with pneumonia

Burial Place:  Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx County, New York


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