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How old was Sam Cooke when he was fatally shot?

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Retry Correct Incorrect On December 11, 1964, Cooke was fatally shot by Bertha Franklin, the motel manager of the Hacienda Hotel in Los Angeles. Apparently, she had shot him in self-defense after he had become physically aggressive towards her.
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How old was Sam Cooke when he was fatally shot?

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