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David Rakoff, ‘This American Life’ contributor, dead at 47

nydailynews.com (10 months and 8 days ago)

Aug 11, 2012

David Rakoff, an award-winning humorist whose cynical outlook on life and culture developed a loyal following of readers and radio listeners, has died after a long illness. He was 47. full story

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David Rakoff, ‘This American Life’ contributor, dead at 47

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