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Birthdays:

• Lou Thesz [Lajos Tiza, translated from Hungarian to Aloysius Martin Thesz], professional wrestler, April 24, 1916 – April 28, 2002


• John Christopher Williams, guitarist, 1941


• Doug Clifford, drummer, 1945


• Glenn Cornick, musician, first bass player in the rock band Jethro Tull, 1947


• Larry Wayne CHIPPER Jones, Jr., third baseman, 1972


• Carlos Ivan Beltrán, outfielder, 1977

RIP:

• Otis Spann, blues musician, known for his distinct piano style; Muddy Waters' pianist from 1952 to 1960 before forming his own band, March 21, 1930 – April 24, 1970


• William Alexander BUD Abbott, comedian, October 2, 1897 – April 24, 1974


• Patrick Layton PAT Paulsen, comedian, July 6, 1927 – April 24, 1997