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1896 – 1996George Burns (1896-1996)Died 9 March 1996, aged 100George Burns was an American comedian and actor whose career in vaudeville, radio, television, and film spanned nearly a century. He won an Academy Award for "The Sunshine Boys" in 1976 and remained a beloved performer into his final years. He died just months after turning 100.