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My first husband and I are still good friends and there is no earthly reason why I should not see him. Larry and I are very much in love.

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Vivien Leigh
Age: 53 †
Born: 1913
Born: November 5
Died: 1967
Died: July 8
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Vivian Mary Hartley
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