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Ruby Dee

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Actor

Ruby Dee

American actress (1922 to 2014)

Ruby Dee was born on October 27, 1922 and died on June 11, 2014, aged 91.

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Born
October 27, 1922, Cleveland
Died
June 11, 2014
Zodiac sign
Scorpio
Country
United States
Known as
Actor

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  • Ruby Dee was born on a Friday.
  • Ruby Dee would have turned 104 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: April 27. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
  • Ruby Dee belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Ruby Dee born?

Ruby Dee was born on October 27, 1922 and died on June 11, 2014, aged 91.

What is Ruby Dee’s zodiac sign?

Scorpio, born October 27.