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The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege.

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Charles Kuralt
Age: 62 †
Born: 1934
Born: September 10
Died: 1997
Died: July 4
Correspondent
Journalist
News Presenter
New York City
New York
Charles Bishop Kuralt
Inspirational
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Much
Admiration
Love
Privilege
Inspiring
Wealth
Friends
Family

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