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Harris, Rolf (1930–2023)

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Rolf Harris, 1978

Rolf Harris, 1978

National Archives of Australia, B582:H2/2/1978/W

Life Summary [details]

Birth

30 March, 1930
Bassendean, Western Australia, Australia

Death

10 May, 2023 (aged 93)
Bray, Berkshire, England

Cause of Death

cancer (neck)

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