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Also Known As Edward St. John Gorey
Born February 22, 1925 • Chicago • Illinois
Died April 15, 2000 (aged 75) • Hyannis • Massachusetts
Awards And Honors Tony Awards
Notable Works “The Gashlycrumb Tinies”

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