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Ruth Brown

Age: 78

R&B singer, actress, and activist for royalty reform. Her 1950s hits included “Teardrops from My Eyes,” “5-10-15 Hours,” and “(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean.”

Died: Las Vegas, Nov. 17, 2006

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