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Also Known As	Raymond Clevie Carver
Born	May 25, 1938 • Oregon
Died	August 2, 1988 (aged 50) • Port Angeles • Washington
Notable Works	“What We Talk About When We Talk About Love”
Notable Family Members	spouse Tess Gallagher

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