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Being seventy has its advantages. I was outspoken before, but now what have I got to keep quiet about?
Kirk Douglas
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Kirk Douglas
Age: 103 †
Born: 1916
Born: December 9
Died: 2020
Died: February 5
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Amsterdam (city)
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Issur Danielovitch
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