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| Born | October 21, 1917 |
| Hometown | Cheraw, South Carolina, United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Spouse | Lorraine Willis (m 1940 - 1993) |
| Children | Jeanie Bryson |
| Parents | Lottie Gillespie , James Gillespie |
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Charlie Parker Rarities Collection ‘Bird In LA’ Set For Full Scale Release
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