You have funeral questions, we have answers. She was born April 4, 1923 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and sister and was loved deeply. She was accompanied by her mother. After 11 years of mostly roles as loving sweethearts and wives, the brunette actress decided she needed to gamble on her career instead of playing it safe. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. She was a very special lady who will long be remembered. DALLAS (AP) - Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," died Friday in her hometown of Dallas at age 93. . Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Sympathy Ideas. They just don't make them like that anymore. Over the next two decades, Dorothy continued to work from Dallas, as schedule permitted. BORN. "As a child I lived by the rules," she said in 1967, "repeating them over and over, abiding by them before I fully understood their full meaning." Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Mary T. I met Ms Malone when her daughter was in my social studies class, and I was Ms Dalton. They included "Night and Day," ''One Sunday Afternoon," ''Colorado Territory," ''Young at Heart" and "Battle Cry.". It proved to be a ratings winner, winning new prominence for Malone and making stars of Farrow, Ryan ONeal and Barbara Parkins. The memories of your life with her will keep her in your heart always. And now that she's embarked on her own final voyage I will forever lament the fact we'll never see another like her again, while cherishing the special memories of her wonderful television and screen performances You were & Still are a Legend in your time , may you Rest in Peace .. You're in JESUS arms now .. The three starred again together two years later in Sirks drama Tarnished Angels, in which a reporter (Mr. Hudson) falls for the sultry wife (Ms. Malone) of a barnstorming pilot (Mr. Stack). She will forever be remembered as a unique performer for all of her roles. To stay informed on local happenings,sign up for our newsletter! Dorothy Malone and Rock Hudson in The Tarnished Angels, 1957. Her talents were many and she will forever be remembered for all her excellent performances. In loving memory of a wonderful person. Send Flowers. She closes the shop, lets her hair down, takes off her glasses and seduces the private eye in a shelter from a thunderstorm. Watched her as a kid, my sincere condolences to her family and friends. Grief Support. May the hope that God's word gives us for those we lost in death be comforting, faith building and encouraging to you (John 6:40) ~ Linda, Queens, NY. In 1965, Dorothy suffered a near-death experience as 33 blood clots moved through her lungs. Click to get weekly celebrity death news delivered to your inbox. If Dorothy Malone was in it, I saw it. I am a big fan and have been since Peyton Place. Dorothy Eloise Maloney was born on Jan. 30, 1924, in Chicago and grew up in Dallas, one of five children of Robert Ignatius Maloney and the former Esther Smith. Find an Obituary. She was a beautiful actress who entertained us with all of her talents. Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8017 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75225. She attended Ursuline Academy of Dallas for nine years and was a part-time boarder at their convent with the Ursuline nuns while her parents traveled the country to try to find a cure for her two younger sisters stricken with polio. Thank you, Dorothy, for sharing your talents with us. Her elegance & grace brightened the screen & the camera loved her. Malone died in an assisted living center from natural causes days before her 94th birthday, said her daughter, Mimi Vanderstraaten. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Jane M. In a instant my first thought was "This lady is Hollywood beautiful!" The marriage lasted five years and ended in a bitter court battle over custody of the daughters. Please consider a donation as requested by the family. She settled for $7,000 with the proviso that she could leave the set at 5 p.m. so she could spend time with her young daughters, Mimi and Diane. rest in peace dear Dorothy, Dorothy was an outstanding talent. She welcomed the offer for Written on the Wind, in which she played an alcoholic nymphomaniac who tries to steal Rock Hudson from his wife, Lauren Bacall. Dorothy's Oscar role in Written on the Wind was unforgetable. Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. May you and your families be surrounded by love at this very sorrowful time. After that she worked steadily in television, guest-starring in dozens of series, with occasional forays into films. She was a beautiful woman. Submit an Obituary. Best supporting Oscar winners Dorothy Malone and Anthony Quinn pose at the Academy Awards in Hollywood, California on March 27, 1957. Funeral arrangements were pending Friday. None of the roles matched her Marylee Hadley in Written on the Wind, and she welcomed the offer of Peyton Place., At the time, doing television was considered professional death, she remarked in 1981. DALLAS (AP) - Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," died Friday in her hometown of Dallas at age. My deepest condolences to her family and friends, what a gorgeous and talented woman! May she rest in peace. She felt blessed to be able to work in an industry that she loved. While on the critical list fighting for her life for over a week, the world stood by as her vital signs and updates were reported and displayed above Times Square. And may He bless your family with his peace to comfort your hearts now and in the days ahead. It proved to be a ratings winner, winning new prominence for Malone and making stars of Farrow, Ryan O'Neal and Barbara Parkins. Dawn M. To Dorothy's daughters-your Mother was one of the best entertainers who was also a beloved lady. The only weekly newspaper locally owned, printed, and published in Lincoln County. She was an outstanding talent who created memorable characters. May you find comfort and help in God during this time of mourning. When Jack Lemmon announced her as the winner of the 1956 Academy Award for best actress in a supporting role for the performance, she rushed to the stage of the Pantages Theatre and gave the longest speech of the evening. She won a well deserved Oscar for her role in Written on the Wind. The stormy marriage lasted less than five years, with Malone winning custody of their two daughters, Mimi and Diane, after a bitter battle. Dorothy . To Dorothy's daughters: Your Mother was a beautiful lady and a remarkable actress. Condolences may be made online at www.DaigleFuneralHome.com. ABC took a gamble on "Peyton Place," scheduling what was essentially a soap opera in prime time three times a week. A great star who put her all in the roles she played . Dorothy was one of the best actresses the world has ever seen and entertained millions of people worldwide. Sirk reunited Malone, Hudson and Stack for The Tarnished Angels, skilfully adapted from the William Faulkner novel Pylon. Audiences were left to make up their own minds about what happened next. Savor the glorious memories of this fabulous woman. Dorothy . She was a real mivie star. Take comfort in knowing that our a Creator is ere to suppo and strengthen you during this painful time. Grief Support. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. December 27, 1938 - I have been long enchanted with the gorgeous Irish beauty of Dorothy Malone ever since I saw her starring role opposite Robert Stack In 'The Last Voyage' back in 1960. Her documented film and tv performances will forever be remembered. She was one beautiful woman. You were a great actress with class. Her daughter Mimi Vanderstraaten confirmed the death. She also was an outstanding actress who made all of her performances memorable.. Dorothy was a beautiful soul who will forever be remembered. After retiring from the motorcycle business, Dorothy became an independent realtor, working from her home on Westport Island for many years. She was 93. DALLAS (AP) - Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," died Friday in her hometown of Dallas at age 93. . To her friends and family, Dorothy was known for her deep faith, strong character, big heart, sharp wit and fun loving spirit. We are so deeply sorry for your loss. GAIL REED COX. Wonderful actress, very classy lady. As young as I was, I still recall that we had to be really quiet in the house when that show was on the TV. "Molly" (nee Caldwell) Malone, 74, of North Arlington, N.J., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 24,. JA. Blessings and prayers to your family for sharing your lovely mother with the world. She didn't need big name actors for me to see her movies. Submit an Obituary. My sincere condolences to Dorothy's family on your loss. Ann M. I'm so sorry for your loss,Ms Malone was a wonderful person and actress!She will be dearly missed. My sympathy to all who loved her. DALLAS (AP) - Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," died Friday in her hometown of Dallas at age 93. . I have been long enchanted with the gorgeous Irish beauty of Dorothy Malone ever since I saw her starring role opposite Robert Stack In 'The Last Voyage' back in 1960. Pat D. One of my favorite actresses back in the day. Her family has lost their beloved member and the world has lost a beloved lady. A Fan. Id a lot rather get wet in here. She puts the closed sign on the door, lowers the shade, takes her glasses off and lets down her hair. Grief Support. Dorothy will also be remembered as a classy lady. May you both be surrounded by friends and family to help you through this sorrowful time. So sad to her of your passing. May the Peace of Christ comfort and keep you all. Add your message here.ms dorothy was a lovely lady and actor god bless her daughters bless to have known her, now you are written in the sky forever rest in peace beautiful person. After a dramatic recovery, she resumed her role on Peyton Place. Saddened to hear the news of Dorothy's passing. Dorothy earned an academic scholarship to Hockaday Junior College. "And I've been unfaithful or drunk or oversexed almost ever since on the screen, of course," she added. May the God of all comfort help bring some measure of peace during this difficult time by your trusting in Him. Important films followed: "Man of a Thousand Faces" as the wife of Lon Chaney (James Cagney); "Too Much, Too Soon" as Diana Barrymore, the alcoholic daughter of John Barrymore (Errol Flynn); "The Last Sunset," a western with Kirk Douglas and Rock Hudson. Sympathy Ideas. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Remember to trust in God who will fortify, hold tight and comfort you in our darkest time. Dorothy has always been a beloved lady. Dorothy has always been a beloved lady. Offering my heartfelt condolences and prayers for for the brilliant and accomplished Dorothy Malone's family. She was also a White House guest for three sitting U.S. Presidents. May the peace of God bring hope and comfort to your family and friends. Grief Support. ", "At the time, doing television was considered professional death," she remarked in 1981. "I came up with a conviction that most of the winners in this business became stars overnight by playing shady dames with sex appeal," she recalled in 1967. When a reporter suggested that she was well fixed because of the "Peyton Place" money, she replied: "Don't you believe it. A long life well lived with God's favor. Her other films at the studio were less provocative. My thoughts and prayers are with Bill and Mimi and their family. After the series ended, she appeared in TV movies, including "Murder in Peyton Place" (1977) and "Peyton Place The Next Generation" (1985). This was another pivoting point in her career, as she was among the first film stars to transition from movies into television. What a beautiful obituary, a lovely tribute to your sweet Mom. GAIL REED COX. In 1942, an RKO talent scout saw her in a play at Southern Methodist University and recommended her for a studio contract. I never had the pleasure of meeting her but I mourn her passing. Her wild erotic dance to a loud mambo beat, intercut with scenes of her fathers fatal heart attack, is one of the great sequences of 1950s Hollywood melodrama. Funeral arrangement under the care ofJohnson Funeral Home. May you find comfort and help in God during this time of mourning. As young as I was, I still recall that we had to be really quiet in the house when that show was on the TV. We all have benefited from her life. Sign the Guest Book. Dorothy Malone, 89, of Westport Island, died April 22 at her home surrounded by her family. Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," has died. Marlowe starts to leave, but it is raining outside and when she says, Its coming down pretty hard out there, something in her voice suggests she wants him to stay. I am sorry to hear of your loss, during such a difficult time comfort can be found in what is written at Isaiah 57:15. She then attended SMU, where she was named a Rotunda Beauty. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. Ways to honor Dorothy Malone's life and legacy. She should have won an Emmy for Peyton Place too. Find an Obituary. They divorced, and he wooed and wedded Dorothy Malone in 1959. In loving memory of a wonderful person. Her first three movie roles were walk-ons with no lines; her later roles were not much improvement. We will keep you in our prayers. Search by Name. A pretty and talented and nice actress and person. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. She closes the shop, lets her hair down, takes off her glasses and seduces the private eye in a shelter from a thunderstorm. She may have left the stage, but not the thoughts and prayers of her fans. THE BIG SLEEP and WARLOCK are personal favorites. I had a husband who took me to the cleaners. In 1957, Dorothy won an Academy Award for her role as Marilee Hadley in Douglas Sirks' Written on the Wind. After the series ended, she appeared in TV movies, including Murder in Peyton Place (1977) and Peyton Place The Next Generation (1985). Her faith and witness for her love of God will always be a legacy to her family and those who personally knew her. May you and your families be surrounded by love at this very sorrowful time. May the peace of God bring hope and comfort to your family and friends. Her other films at the studio were less provocative. JA. In Written on the Wind, Malone played Marylee, an oil heiress, sister of an alcoholic playboy Kyle Hadley (Robert Stack). Visiting hours will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wed., April 27 at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath. Ann B. The world has lost a lovely lady. DALLAS (AP) - Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," died Friday in her hometown of Dallas at age 93. . Find an Obituary. Dorothy . ___ Dorothy Malone (Dorothy Eloise Maloney), actor, born 30 January 1925; died 19 January 2018, Hollywood star who won an Oscar for her role in Written on the Wind and appeared in the TV soap Peyton Place, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Dorothy also received the Photoplay Award for "Most Popular Female Actress in a TV Series" in 1966. Find an Obituary. And, it was only after reading her obit that I learned she was an acclaimed Hollywood actress. To Mimi & Diana--your loss is also felt by your Mom's admirers and fans. She would forevermore put her daughters' needs before everything. Barbara M. Dorothy was a STAR who deserved that title for all her talents. Completely starstruck, I was awed by her warmth. As an Hockaday and SNU grad" I always loved the story about how Dorothy was discovered by a talent scout in my hometkwn of Dallas. Sympathy Ideas. May the God of all comfort help your family to cope. Write your message of sympathy today. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. You WILL BE missed. It's where our hope, joy and peace comes from. They divorced, and he wooed and wedded Dorothy Malone in 1959. Memorial contributions may be made to A Paw in the Door, 16 Winter St., Bath, ME 04530. She was nominated twice for a Golden Globe for Best Actress for her role as Constance McKenzie. Those are fond memories! If a mother can be judged by the character and charm of her daughter, then Dorothy Malone was a complete success as actress and mother both. Share. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Malone, her son, John Patrick Malone and her daughters, Grace Ellen Malone and Kathy Born, parents Doc and Anne Hendrix, five sisters, six brothers, mother and father-in law, Charles and Ethel Malone, grandson, John Walden Malone and great granddaughter, Amelia Rose Wojewoda. She became one of my favourite actresses and now my children know and appreciate her work. Marsha H. I also have been lucky to live a long life and appreciate real stars of my times an certainly Dorthy was at the top of the list and where is is now will also put her at the top of the list! In 1992 she was again in a top feature, playing an aging lesbian murderer in the Sharon Stone-Michael Douglas sex thriller, "Basic Instinct." Her mother came to see her at our counter. As a young mother with her children she was part of the beginning of the church when they met in the Calumet Memorial Park before buying a building for services in the early 1950s. Johnson Funeral Home 4321 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA 70605, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church 221 Aqua Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70605. In the late '60s she was granted a private audience with Pope Paul VI at the Vatican. She didn't need big name actors for me to see her movies. A Fan. THE BIG SLEEP and WARLOCK are personal favorites. My thoughts and prayers are with Bill and Mimi and their family. I got to meet her in the '80s at USA Film Festival events here. Arthur Duncan (19252023), tap dancer on The Betty Gina Lollobrigida (19272023), Italian film star of Hollywoods Robbie Knievel (19622023), daredevil and son of Evel Knievel, Arthur Duncan (19252023), tap dancer on The Betty White Show, Gina Lollobrigida (19272023), Italian film star of Hollywoods Golden Age, Miiko Taka (19252023), star of Sayonara. Dorothy Malone was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 17, 1942. She is also survived by her brother, The Honorable Robert B. Maloney and his wife The Honorable Frances Maloney, of Dallas. Even when Lemmon pointed to his watch, she continued undeterred, thanking the Screen Actors and the Screen Extras guilds because weve had a lot of ups and downs together.. Sympathy Ideas. Share Obituary. What a loss for her daughters and all her family members. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. If a mother can be judged by the character and charm of her daughter, then Dorothy Malone was a complete success as actress and mother both. After they died, she continued living in Dallas, making occasional returns to Hollywood and forays into dinner theaters. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Condolences to the Malone family and all the fans who loved her. Early on, she made her decision to dedicate her career to God and would sign every autograph with "May God Bless You Always!". A move to Warner Bros. in 1945 provided greater opportunity. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family during this difficult time. You begin to interest me vaguely, she says. Share. We invite you to share condolences for Dorothy Malone in our Guest Book. Rest In Peace. Search by Name. Dorothy was preceded in death by parents Esther Smith Maloney and Robert I. Maloney, as well as siblings Patsy Jane Maloney, Joan Maloney and George William (Bill) Maloney. Dorothy was born in Bath, the daughter of Colin R. and Dorothy W. (Stevenson) Dunn, and, like her parents, was a long-time resident of Westport Island. DALLAS (AP) - Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," died Friday in her hometown of. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Both her sisters tragically passed away at five and eight years old. 1924 - 2018. She even gave me a running commentary on a screening of FIVE GUNS WEST! Dorothy was beautiful and a lady. Obituaries Section. Right now her movie Written on the Wind is on the TCM Channel and I am enjoying her in one of her best performances. In contrast, Malone appeared to enjoy herself in one of her rare comedies, as a lady cartoonist in Frank Tashlins Artists and Models (1955), one of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewiss better efforts. Our deepest sympathy to her family. Find an Obituary. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy A. Malone to pay them a last tribute. Sympathy Ideas. Her legacy testimony is that she lived a blessed life in many ways; and, gave God the Glory for His love and many blessings in all that she tried to do to help and encourage those whom she met along her journey. I wish Ginger had warned me what he was like, she lamented. Obituaries Section. She was an actress who played every role in an excellent manner. He had been discovered in France by Ginger Rogers, who married him and helped sponsor his acting career. Her family is in the thoughts and prayers of her many admirers. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. In her first film at Warners, The Big Sleep, she was cast as a bookshop clerk who is questioned by Philip Marlowe (Humphrey Bogart). She should have been recognized with many more awards for her performances. Her family has lost their beloved member and the world has lost a beloved lady. DALLAS (AP) - Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," died Friday in her hometown of Dallas at age 93. . Dorothy O. Malone January 4, 1925 - August 26, 2016 IN THE CARE OF Chapel Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens Dorothy Hendrix Malone, born January 4, 1925 in Greer, South Carolina, passed away on August 26, 2016 in Calumet City, Illinois. DALLAS (AP) - Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," died Friday in her hometown of Dallas at age 93. . DALLAS (AP) - Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," died Friday in her hometown of Dallas at age 93. . Dorothy was a beloved actress who has entertained millions throughout her career. She won a well deserved Oscar for her role in Written on the Wind. Interment will be in the Garden of the Apostles at Chapel Lawn following the service. In her acceptance speech, she dedicated her Oscar to her late brother, Bill. . Obituaries Section. 1924 - 2018. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. She was such a great actress! All of us who knew you back in SMU days also felt that we knew Dorothy . Sympathy Ideas. May the hope that God's word gives us for those we lost in death be comforting, faith building and encouraging to you (John 6:40) ~ Linda, Queens, NY. Obituaries Section. He had been discovered in France by Ginger Rogers, who married him and helped sponsor his acting career. Sending my deepest condolences to the family. My heartfelt sympathy to the family on the passing of your love one please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. To the family of Dorothy Malone I send my deepest sympathies on your loss. 'Molly' Malone Beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, 74 Mrs. Dorothy A. MALONE, DOROTHY M. "DOT", 80, of DeSoto. I was so sorry to see she is gone, such a bright light in a dimm world. Click to get weekly celebrity death news delivered to your inbox. Sign the Guest Book. Sign the Guest Book. A Fan. May she rest in peace. Following her marriage to Richard H. Malone in 1960, she and her husband owned and operated Malones Honda in Brunswick and Portland until 1974. Search by Name. Rest in Peace Miss. Pat M. RIP beautiful lady. "I wish Ginger had warned me what he was like," she lamented. Search by Name. May you know through these continuing loving messages that she will be missed. Malone's career waned after she reached 40, but she achieved her widest popularity with "Peyton Place," the 1964-69 ABC series based on Grace Metalious' steamy novel which became a hit 1957 movie starring Lana Turner. Thoughts and prayers to her family and thanks for the memories. Be at Peace now, and thank you for the memories! I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family for their loss of a talented woman. The late entertainment writer Bob Thomas contributed to this report. They divorced, and he wooed and wedded Dorothy Malone in 1959. To Mimi & Diana--your loss is also felt by your Mom's admirers and fans. Dorothy is now a star in the heavens. I kept up with her career even after I moved to Florida and back 20 years ago. There never was anyone had her charm, warmth, grace and beauty. Published by The Star-Ledger on Oct. 27, 2017. Search by Name. DALLAS (AP) - Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," died Friday in her hometown of Dallas at age 93. . We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy A. Malone to pay them a last tribute. May the family find peace and comfort in knowing all sickness, all pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised. She married Frenchman Jacques Bergerac in Hong Kong in 1959, which led her to the most cherished and fulfilling role she would have in her life, as mother to her two beloved daughters, Mimi and Diane. There never was anyone had her charm, warmth, grace and beauty. Grief Support. She had it all. Dorothy is lovingly survived by her two daughters Mimi Bergerac Vanderstraaten and Diane Bergerac Thompson and their respective husbands William Vanderstraaten and John P. Thompson, Jr., and six grandchildren Caroline Thompson Richards, John Thompson III, Emily Vanderstraaten, Lauren Thompson, Will Vanderstraaten and Crawford Thompson, all of Dallas. Search by Name. Dorothy Malone, the sultry blond actress who won an Academy Award for playing an unapologetically bad girl in Written on the Wind and found television stardom as a repentant one on Peyton Place, died on Friday in Dallas. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Dorothy Malone 1924 - 2018 Send Flowers Share BORN 1924 DIED 2018 ABOUT Highland Park High School Ursuline Academy of Dallas Southern Methodist University FUNERAL HOME Sparkman/Hillcrest. Malone's career waned after she reached 40, but she achieved her widest popularity with "Peyton Place," the 1964-69 ABC series based on Grace Metalious' steamy novel which became a hit 1957 movie starring Lana Turner. She transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Sunday, November 29,2020. Dorothy Malone obituary Hollywood star who won an Oscar for her role in Written on the Wind and appeared in the TV soap Peyton Place Dorothy Malone played Constance MacKenzie in the US TV. I loved her in all her movies as she waa such a talented actress and ao beautiful- sort of a Grace Kelley ladylike looks. Dorothy's family has lost a beloved family member. 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