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Has Ringo Starr died?

It appears not. Ringo Starr seems very much alive, currently at age 86.

Ringo Starr

Sir Richard Starkey (born 7 July 1940), known as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drumme

Born July 7, 1940

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