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George Gershwin

American composer and pianist (1898–1937).

Born September 26th, 1898 in Brooklyn. [ref]

Died July 11th, 1937 at 38 years old in Hollywood (brain cancer). [ref]

Occupations
composer, conductor, film score composer, jazz pianist, painter, pianist, songwriter
Website
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