Kenny Rogers dies at age 81
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Kenny Rogers, the Country Music Hall of Famer who had 24 No. 1 hits, has died of natural causes.
Bronson, a graduate of Bradley University, is a former sports writer and editor and graphic designer who worked in the newspaper business for 35 years.
Kenny Rogers, the Country Music Hall of Famer who had 24 No. 1 hits, has died of natural causes.
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