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Shannon Tavarez, young 'Lion King' Broadway actress, dies after battle with leukemia

Shannon Tavarez, the 11-year-old who starred on Broadway in "The Lion King" and whose battle with leukemia won the hearts of many, including Alicia Keys, Rihanna and 50 Cent, has died.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015 ☆ ⚑

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