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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Oct 27, 12:11 AM
Music icon Donnie Iris dies at 83
Rock music legend Donnie Iris, who was known for hits including "Ah! Leah!" and "The Rapper," has died at age 83.
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Music icon Donnie Iris dies at 83
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What happened Rock music legend Donnie Iris, who was known for hits including "Ah! Leah!" and "The Rapper," has died at age 83.
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FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro)News report · Oct 27, 12:03 AM
'Ah! Leah!' singer Donnie Iris dies at 83: Reports
Pittsburgh rock legend Donnie Iris has died at the age of 83, according to multiple reports.
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Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNews report · Oct 26, 10:21 PM
Donnie Iris, Pittsburgh's rock legend who scored hits with 'Ah! Leah!' and 'The Rapper,' dies at 83
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