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1912 – 2001Perry Como (1912-2001)Died 12 May 2001, aged 88Como was a singer and television host whose relaxed baritone sold millions of records from the 1940s onward, including Catch a Falling Star and Magic Moments. A former barber, he presented long-running variety and Christmas specials. His easy manner made him a fixture of American living rooms.