Death
Cockburn died in Bad Salzhausen, Germany after suffering from cancer for two years. He was 71.
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Famous quotes containing the word death:
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“In accordance with the law the death sentence was announced to Cincinnatus C. in a whisper. All rose, exchanging smiles.”
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