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I think one of my favourite films is 'Dark Victory' with Bette Davis. Why? She was so wonderful in that film. And maybe I just want a good cry once in a while without having to go through a divorce.

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Debbie Reynolds
Age: 84 †
Born: 1932
Born: April 1
Died: 2016
Died: December 28
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