Tom Robbins, Whose Comic Novels Drew a Cult Following, Dies at 92

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• Tom Robbins, literary prankster-philosopher, dies at 92

  Tom Robbins, the literary prankster-philosopher who charmed, enlightened and addled millions of readers with such adventures as "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "Jitterbug Perfume," has died
  
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  Tom Robbins, 'Even Cowgirls Get the Blues' author, dies at 92

  Author Tom Robbins, whose novels read like a hit of literary LSD, filled with fantastical characters, manic metaphors and counterculture whimsy, died Sunday.
  
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• Counterculture author Tom Robbins, known for his irreverent bestselling novels, dies at 92

  His first novel, "Another Roadside Attraction," was published in 1971 when Robbins was 39 -- more than three decades after declaring to his parents, at age 5, that he'd be a writer.
  
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  The DR Congo rebel leader whose fighters have created turmoil

  M23 chief Sultani Makenga, wanted for war crimes, has fought as a rebel and a soldier in two countries.
  
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  Tom Robbins, comic novelist of US counterculture, dies aged 92

  Author of books including Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and Another Roadside Attraction, was known for his outlandish tales of sex, drugs and mysticism. Tom Robbins, whose novels read like a hit of ...
  
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  Paul Plishka, whose Metropolitan Opera career spanned 51 years, dies at age 83

  Paul Plishka, a powerful bass with a ready smile and hearty laugh who sang 1,672 performances at the Metropolitan Opera over 51 years, has died
  
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