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Also Known As Kathleen Deanne Battle
Born August 13, 1948 (age 76) • Portsmouth • Ohio
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1993) • Grammy Award (1991) • Grammy Award (1987) • Grammy Award (1986)

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