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Historic Speeches: Death of Leonard Bernstein

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Death of Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein, a towering presence in American music, died of a smoking-related heart attack on October 14, 1990. Just five days earlier, he had announced that he would retire from performing because of health problems. He was 72.
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Length: 01:38  Posted: 11/24/2008

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