Marian Anderson

1897–1993 (age 96)

Singer

About Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson (1897–1993) lived to age 96. They were a singer. Born in Philadelphia, they died in Portland. They are buried at Eden Cemetery in Pennsylvania.

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