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My ancestors were fighters, something I have inherited.

Eric Cantona

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Eric Cantona
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: May 24
Actor
Association Football Player
Executive Producer
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Marseille
France
Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona
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Fighters
Inherited
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Fighter

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