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Ryōtarō Shiba
Japanese writer (1923–1996).
Born August 7th, 1923 in Osaka.
Died February 12th, 1996 at 72 years old in Osaka.
Occupations
journalist, novelist, writer
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They say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time. Banksy