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My mum [who has breast cancer] is a fighter. I've got that from her, I know she's a fighter.

Naomi Campbell

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Naomi Campbell
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: May 22
Actor
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Model
Philanthropy
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Naomi Elaine Campbell
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