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New movie about Milton Hershey to film in Pittsburgh • Apr. 10, 2025, 6:30 AM ET (CBS)

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Born September 13, 1857 • Pennsylvania
Died October 13, 1945 (aged 88) • Hershey • Pennsylvania
Founder Hershey Company

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