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The passing of an ordinary man is sad. The passing of a great man is tragic, and doubly tragic when the greatness passes before the man does.

Harpo Marx

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Harpo Marx
Age: 85 †
Born: 1888
Born: November 23
Died: 1974
Died: September 28
Comedian
Film Actor
Mime Artist
Screenwriter
Stage Actor
Television Actor
New York City
New York
Adolph Arthur Marx
Arthur Marx
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