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Sports world pays tribute to Arnold Palmer, dead at 87

By WPXI-TV and FanBuzz
Sept 26, 2016

Arnold Palmer, one of the greatest golfers who ever lived, passed away at the age of 87 on Sunday night.

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The sports world, stunned by his passing, expressed its sadness with heartfelt messages on social media.

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