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Extra, Extra: Velvet Revolution Leader Vaclav Havel Dead At 75
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Extra, Extra: Velvet Revolution Leader Vaclav Havel Dead At 75


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Ben Yakas

Published Dec 18, 2011

Modified Dec 18, 2011


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Published Dec 18, 2011

Modified Dec 18, 2011


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  • Vaclav Havel, the Czech playwright, politician, and pro-democracy leader who led the non-violent Velvet Revolution, has died at 75.
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