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Bobby Rydell, '60s teen idol and star of 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 79
His fame as the epitome of an American pop star was such that Rydell High School in the Broadway musical and subsequent film “Grease” was named after him.
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Goodbye old friend....
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