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Fred 'Mister' Rogers Dies of Cancer

Published February 27, 2003 at 12:00 AM EST

Fred Rogers, the host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, dies of cancer at the age of 74. Rogers hosted the popular children's program on public television for more than 30 years. NPR News reports.

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