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I was born into a very important family in Japan. My grandfather was a descendant of the Emperor, and we were very wealthy.

Yoko Ono

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Yoko Ono
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: February 18
Artist
Composer
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Painter
Peace Activist
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City of Tokyo
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