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I've had 60 years of ups and downs, and all of the downs that I've had, I'm happy that I've had them because it's taught me to appreciate all the ups.
Patti LaBelle
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Patti LaBelle
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: May 24
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Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards
Patricia Louise Holt-Edwards
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