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Edward Gorey
American writer, artist, and illustrator (1925–2000).
Born February 22nd, 1925 in Chicago. [ref]
Died April 15th, 2000 at 75 years old in Hyannis (heart failure).
Occupations
costume designer, illustrator, puppeteer, writer
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