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Tom Smothers of the Smothers Brothers dies at 86

Comedian Tom Smothers has died at the age of 86 following a cancer diagnosis. Tom and his brother, Dick, made up the Smothers Brothers comedy duo, hosting "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" in the late 60s. Dick Smothers released a statement saying in part, "I am forever grateful to have spent a lifetime together on and off the stage for over 60 years."
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