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| Born | January 29, 1935 |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| Spouse | Lisa Harrow , Lisa Harrow , Katy Payne |
| Children | Laura Payne , Holly Payne , Sam Payne , John Payne |
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Roger Payne, scientist who introduced the world to the beauty of whale song – obituary
- Roger Payne, who has died aged 88, was an American conservationist who first introduced the world to the unearthly sound of whale song and played a leading part in campaigning for a ban on commercial whaling.
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