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Fred 'Mister' Rogers Dies of Cancer

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Published February 26, 2003 at 11:00 PM CST

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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