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I’ve lived every day to the fullest, and I’ve had a marvelous time. I’ve tried to be nice to the people I care about, and ignore the ones I don’t. I enjoy what I’ve done.

Oscar de la Renta

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Oscar de la Renta
Age: 82 †
Born: 1932
Born: July 22
Died: 2014
Died: October 20
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
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