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Don McKellar

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Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: August 17, 1963

Ethnicity: Scottish, English

Don McKellar is a Canadian actor, writer, and filmmaker.

He is the son of Marjorie, a teacher, and John McKellar, a corporate lawyer. Don was married to actress Tracy Wright, until her death.

Don’s paternal grandfather was named John G. McKellar.

Don’s paternal grandmother was named Vera O. Cook.

Don’s maternal grandfather was named John R. Stirrett.

Don’s maternal grandmother was named Helen May Sitch.

Source: Obituary of Don’s paternal grandmother, Vera O. (Cook) McKellar – https://www.legacy.com

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Margaret Atwood

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Birth Name: Margaret Eleanor Atwood

Place of Birth: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: November 18, 1939

Ethnicity: English, some Irish

Margaret Atwood is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, inventor, teacher, and environmental activist.

She is the daughter of Margaret Dorothy (Killam), a dietician and nutritionist, and Carl Edmund Atwood, an entomologist. Her father was from Clyde River, Shelburne County, and her mother was from Woodville, Kings County, both in Nova Scotia. Her family had deep roots in the province, going back 200 years, and in Massachusetts before that. Margaret was raised in the backwoods of northern Québec, and as well as Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie, and Toronto.

Margaret has a daughter with her late partner, novelist Graeme Gibson.

Margaret’s paternal grandfather was Herbert Leslie Atwood (the son of Benjamin Ellis Atwood and Dorcas Swaine Nickerson). Herbert was born in Rebmico Lake, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia. Benjamin was the son of Benjamin Atwood and Deborah Swaine.

Margaret’s paternal grandmother was Florence Cornelia McGowan (the daughter of Daniel McGowan and Mary B. Davies). Florence was born in Summerville, Hants County, Nova Scotia.

Margaret’s maternal grandfather was Harold Edwin Killam (the son of William Henry Killam and Amanda Fitzalan Woodman). Harold was born in Woodville, Kings County, Nova Scotia. William was the son of Amasa I. Killam and Amy L. Rand.

Margaret’s maternal grandmother was named Ora Louise Webster (the daughter of Samuel W. Webster and Louise/Louisa). Ora was born in Morristown, Kings County, Nova Scotia.

Source: Genealogy of Margaret Atwood – https://www.geni.com

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Chad Wolf

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Birth Name: Chad Fredrick Wolf

Place of Birth: Plano, Texas, U.S. (possibly)

Date of Birth: June 21, 1976

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, other

Chad Wolf is an American government employee. He has served as Acting United States Secretary of Homeland Security, since November 13, 2019, among other duties.

Chad is the son of Cinda Thompson of Magee, Mississippi, and James Wolf. He is married, and has two children.

Chad’s maternal grandfather was Pat Hinds Thompson (the son of W. D. Thompson and Annie Bishop). Pat was born in Mississippi.

Chad’s maternal grandmother was Mary B. McLendon (the daughter of Daniel Isom McLendon, Sr. and Lillian Abernathy). Daniel was the son of Dennis McLendon and Mary Collinson. Lillian was the daughter of William Arthur Abernathy.

Sources: https://mageenews.com

Genealogies of Chad’s maternal grandparents, Pat Hinds Thompson and Mary B. (McLendon) Thompson – https://www.findagrave.com

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T.J. Linnard

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Birth Name: Thomas Justin Linnard

Place of Birth: Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 29, 1984

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, Scottish, Dutch, one eighth Swedish, possibly other

T. J. Linnard is an American actor.

T. J.’s paternal grandfather was Warren Richard Linnard (the son of Roy Melvin Linnard and Sarah Ann Warren). T. J.’s grandfather Warren was born in Texas. Roy was born in Illinois, to Swedish parents, Sven August Linnard and Caroline Lena Johnson. Sarah was born in Illinois, the daughter of William Henry Warren, whose parents were English, and of Celia Jennie Nelson.

T. J.’s paternal grandmother was Clara Nell Christian (the daughter of Sylvester Elisha Christian and Margaret Louise Hampton). Clara was born in Texas. Sylvester was born in Arkansas, the son of George W. Christian and Clarinda “Cora” Grounds. Margaret was born in Texas, the daughter of Wade Malone Hampton and Mary Florence Ellison.

Source: Obituary of T. J.’s father – http://legacy.com

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Ken Kirby

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Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: March 1

Ethnicity:
*father – English
*mother – Chinese

Ken Kirby is a Canadian actor.

His father is British and his mother is Chinese.

Source: http://charactermedia.com

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Noel Fisher

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Birth Name: Noel Roeim Fisher

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: March 13, 1984

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Eastern European

Noel Fisher is a Canadian actor.

An interview with Noel stated, “His father’s side is from Britain with a bit of Eastern European thrown in; his mother, although born in Ohio, is from good, pale Irish and Scottish stock.”

He is married to actress Layla Alizada, who was born in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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Dustin Ybarra

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Birth Name: Dustin Marcel Ybarra

Place of Birth: Bexar, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 19, 1986

Ethnicity:
*father – Mexican
*mother – English, Irish, Scottish, French, distant Dutch

Dustin Ybarra is an American stand-up comedian and actor.

Dustin’s maternal grandfather was Hughwill Leroy Beasley (the son of Riley L. “Ray”/Roy Beasley and Mable E. Giles). Hughwill was born in Arkansas. Riley was born in Arkansas, the son of George W. Beasley and Josephine Higginbottom. Mable was born in Texas, the daughter of John Jeremiah Giles and Minnie A. Hutsell.

Dustin’s maternal grandmother is musician Louise Rowe (born Virginia Louise Rowe, the daughter of James Iker Rowe and Ida Oleatha Wilkinson). Louise was born in Texas. James was born in Oklahoma, the son of Allen Taylor Rowe and Angie Cordelia Green. Ida was born in Texas, the daughter of Michael Bluford Wilkinson and Susan Rebecca Lively.

Sources: https://www.youtube.com

Obituary of Dustin’s maternal grandfather, Hughwill Leroy Beasley – http://findagrave.com

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Toby Wallace

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Place of Birth: England

Date of Birth: 11 November, 1996

Ethnicity: English, Scottish

Toby Wallace is an Australian actor. He is known for starring in the films Boys in the Trees and Babyteeth.

He was born in England, and moved to Australia during his childhood.

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Sid Abel

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Birth Name: Sidney Gerald Abel

Date of Birth: February 22, 1918

Place of Birth: Melville, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date of Death: February 8, 2000

Place of Death: Farmington Hills, Michigan, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, other

Sid Abel was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, coach, and general manager. He was a Hall of Famer, and played in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Sid was the son of Jenny and Daniel Abel.

Sid’s paternal grandparents were named John Abel and Catherine Carr.

Sid’s maternal grandparents were named Norman Nescio Lycetta and Esther Glenn.

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Richie Ashburn

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Birth Name: Don Richard Ashburn

Date of Birth: March 19, 1927

Place of Birth: Tilden, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Death: September 9, 1997

Place of Death: New York City, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, German

Richie Ashburn was an American professional baseball player. He was a center fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played most of his career for, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of, the Philadelphia Phillies. He was nicknamed “Putt-Putt,” “The Tilden Flash,” and “Whitey.”

Richie was the son of Genevieve (Warner) and Neil Maitland Ashburn.

Richie’s paternal grandfather was Robert Wilson Ashburn (the son of William Jordan Ashburn and Jane Dane/Dain). William was born in Tazewell County, Illinois, the son of Bird Ashburn and Mary Havens. Jane was born Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Dain and Isabel McLough.

Richie’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth Emaline “Betty”/Bettie Halsey (the daughter of Henry Halsey and Nancy Jane/A. Stanford). Henry was born in Virginia, the son of James Halsey and Martha “Patsy” Peak. Nancy was born in Grayson, Virginia, the daughter of Joseph Stanford and Mary Nancy “Mollie” Phipps/Buchanan.

Richie’s maternal grandfather was Lovell Lyman Thomas Warner (the son of Anaximander/Amaxissander Warner and Hannah Elizabeth Norman). Lovell was born in Nebraska. Anaximander was the son of Thomas White Warner and Martha N. McCarley. Hannah was born in Ohio, the daughter of William Lovell Norman and Mariah Ann Parkins.

Richie’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ann Palmer (the daughter of Gilbert C. Palmer and Frances America Payne). Mary Ann was born in Nebraska. Gilbert was born in Michigan, the son of Barton Chapin Palmer and Sarah Jerusha Marsh. Frances was born in New York, the daughter of Wilbur H. Payne and Mary Ann Marsh.

Sources: Genealogies of Richie Ashburn – https://www.findagrave.com
https://www.geni.com

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Doc Brown

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Birth Name: Ben Harvey Smith

Place of Birth: Hampstead, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 21 September, 1977

Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*African-Jamaican (mother)

Doc Brown is a British rapper, comedian, actor, screenwriter, radio presenter, and voiceover artist.

He is the son of Yvonne Bailey and Harvey Smith. His father is English. His mother grew up in Jamaica and migrated to England in 1969.

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Zak Henri

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Birth Name: John Zakery Henri

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 5, 1994

Ethnicity: Mexican (3/8ths), English, French, Irish, 1/32 French-Canadian

Zak Henri is an American actor. He is the son of actress Brenda Strong and Tom Henri.

Zak’s paternal grandfather was Rudolph/Rudolf Henri (the son of John Henri and Tomasa/Tomasita Aleman). Rudolph was born in Texas. John was born in Iowa, and likely was of French descent. Tomasa was the daughter of Mexican parents, Demacio Aleman and Pasquella/Pascuala.

Zak’s paternal grandmother was Olga Castro (the daughter of Joe/José Castro and Lupe Flores). Olga was born in Texas. Joe was of Mexican descent. Lupe was born in Mexico.

Zak’s maternal grandfather was Jack Strong (the son of Harold William Strong and Ethelwyn “Ethel” Hillman). Harold was the son of Edward Webster Strong and Isabella W. Watts. Ethelwyn was the daughter of Samuel Thomas Hillman and Hannah B. Bennett, whose parents were English.

Zak’s maternal grandmother was Jean Catherine Weatherford (the daughter of Horatio Rialto “Ike” Weatherford and Edith Mary White). Horatio was the son of Marion Earl Weatherford and Minnie Clarra/Clara Blanch Snell, whose mother was French-Canadian. Edith was the daughter of Arthur Francis White and Anne Elizabeth Wood.

Sources: Zak’s paternal grandfather, Rudolph/Rudolf Henri, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Rudolph/Rudolf Henri on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Zak’s paternal great-grandmother, Tomasa/Tomasita Aleman, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Tomasa/Tomasita Aleman on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Zak’s paternal grandmother, Olga Castro, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Zak’s paternal grandmother, Olga (Castro) Henri – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Zak’s maternal grandmother, Jean Catherine (Weatherford) Strong – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Zak’s great-uncle (maternal grandmother’s brother) – http://www.legacy.com

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Amanda Luttrell Garrigus

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Place of Birth: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*Tanzanian (mother)

Amanda Luttrell Garrigus, also known as Amanda Luttrell, is a Canadian actress.

She is the daughter of a British-American father, William Leon Luttrell, from Louisiana, and of a Tanzanian mother, Veronica Makihio Shenkunde Luttrell, of the Washambala tribe of the Usambara Mountains. Her sisters are actresses Rachel Luttrell and Erica Luttrell. Her family immigrated to Canada when she was a child, and she was raised there.

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Stephen Hillenburg

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Birth Name: Stephen McDannell Hillenburg

Date of Birth: August 21, 1961

Place of Birth: Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S.

Date of Death: November 26, 2018

Place of Death: San Marino, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, Belgian [Flemish, Walloon]

Stephen Hillenburg was an American animator, cartoonist, director, writer, producer, storyboard artist, and voice actor. He was also a marine science educator. He is known for creating the iocnic SpongeBob SquarePants franchise.

Stephen was the son of Nancy and Kelly Neugent/Nugent Hillenburg, Jr. He was married to chef Karen Umland, until his death, with whom he had a son.

Stephen’s paternal grandfather was Kelly Neugent/Nugent Hillenburg (the son of Adam Austin Hillenburg and Laura Adeline/Adaline Neugent/Nugent). Kelly was born in Virginia. Adam was the son of Austin W. Hillenburg and Elizabeth Jane Kinser/Kinsler/Kincer. Laura was the daughter of William Kelly Neugent and Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Cook.

Stephen’s paternal grandmother was Anna Mae/May Vest (the daughter of John Henry Armistead Vest and Eula Mae Ackers/Akers). Anna was born in Virginia. John was the son of Samuel Dewey Vest and Mary Jane Vest. Eula was the son of Andrew Jackson Ackers/Akers and Mildred Elizabeth Payne.

Stephen’s maternal grandfather was John Dufour (the son of Alphonse DeFore and Leontine M. VanVolsen). John was born in Illinois, to Belgian parents. Alphonse was the son of Henry. Leontine was born in Wenge.

Stephen’s maternal grandmother was Lucille H. McDannell (the daughter of John L. McDannell and Mae/May E. O’Neill). Stephen’s grandmother Lucille was born in Rock Island, Illinois, and had significant Irish ancestry. John was born in Wisconsin, the son of Decatur Stephan McDannell and Emma K. McCamish. Mae was the daughter of Lawrence S. O’Neill, who was Irish, and of Sarah Elizabeth Manley.

Sources: Genealogy of Stephen Hillenurg – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Stephen Hillenburg (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com

Stephen’s maternal grandmother, Lucille H. McDannell, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Nancy Parsons

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Birth Name: Nancy Anne Parsons

Date of Birth: January 17, 1942

Place of Birth: Saint Paul, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Date of Death: January 5, 2001

Place of Death: La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*father – English
*mother – Slovenian

Nancy Parsons was an American actress. She is known for her roles as Ms. Balbricker in the Porky’s films, and Mrs. Smith in Motel Hell.

Nancy was the daughter of Mary (Samsa) and Charles Parsons. She had two children with her former husband Alan Hipwell.

Nancy’s maternal grandfather was Jože/Joseph Samsa (the son of France Samsa and Marija Marn). Jože’s parents were Slovenian. France was born in Sodražica, Kržeti, the son of Anton Samsa and Marija Debelak. Nancy’s great-grandmother Marija was born in Kot pri Ribnici, Ribnica, the daughter of Josef Marn and Marija Podgorelc.

Nancy’s maternal grandmother was named Johanna Slatner (the daughter of parents surnamed Zlatnar and Goltez). Zlatnar’s parents were surnamed Zlatnar and Trebuak.

Source: Genealogy of Nancy Parsons (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Nicola Correia-Damude

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Date of Birth: June 21, 1981

Ethnicity:
*father – German, English, other
*mother – Guyanese [Portuguese, Indian]

Nicola Correia-Damude is a Canadian actress and singer. She is the daughter of Junita Correia and Brian Damude, who is a filmmaker, photographer, director, and film professor emeritus at Ryerson University’s School of Image Arts. She is married to actor Carlos Gonzalez-Vio.

Nicola’s father is Canadian, and is of part German and English descent. Nicola’s mother is Guyanese, and likely has Portuguese and Indian ancestry.

Nicola’s paternal grandparents were named Donald F. Damude and Marian Helen Holmes.

Source: Obituary of Nicola’s paternal grandmother, Marian Helen (Holmes) Damude – https://obittree.com

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Peyton Wich

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Birth Name: Peyton Michael Wich

Place of Birth: Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 12, 2003

Ethnicity: Cajun/French, along with Italian, English, 1/16th Hungarian, distant German

Peyton Wich is an American actor.

Peyton’s paternal grandfather was Stephen P. Wich (the son of Henry Burton Wich and Anna Rose Drago). Henry was the son of Chris/Christ Wich, who was Hungarian, from Senta in present-day Serbia, and of Anna/Annie Pearl Whittington. Peyton’s great-grandmother Anna was the daughter of Italian parents, Vincent Drago and Esther Chetta.

Peyton’s paternal grandmother likely was Diana Joan Ray (the daughter of Joseph Stephen Ray and Dorothy Margaret Cusimano). Joseph was the son of Robert Thomas Ray and Mary Jane Martin. Dorothy was the daughter of Bernard Cusimano, whose parents were Italian, and of Eleanor May LaPuyade, whose parents were French.

Peyton’s maternal grandfather was Michael Robert Guidry (the son of Paul Delorie “Blanco” Guidry and Rita Vesta Willis). Michael was born in Louisiana. Paul was the son of Alusar L. Guidry and Baptistine Patin. Rita was the daughter of Robert Willis and Mozella Marie Angelle.

Peyton’s maternal grandmother was the daughter of Alibie “Bull” Knott and Anna Mae Devillier. Anna was the daughter of Hector Devillier and Noeda Bergeron.

Sources: Peyton’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Rose Drago, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Peyton’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Rose (Drago) Wich – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Peyton’s maternal grandfather, Michael Robert Guidry – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Peyton’s maternal grandfather, Michael Robert Guidry – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Peyton’s maternal great-grandmother, Anna Mae (Devillier) Knott – https://www.tributearchive.com

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Amanda Anka

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Birth Name: Amanda Katherine Anka

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 10, 1968

Ethnicity:
*75% Lebanese
*25% English

Amanda Anka is an American actress.

She is the daughter of model and actress Anne de Zogheb and singer, songwriter, and actor Paul Anka. Amanda is married to actor, director, and producer Jason Bateman, with whom she has two children.

Amanda’s father was born in Canada, of Lebanese origin, in a family of Antiochian Orthodox Christians, from Kfarmishki. Her mother was born in Alexandria, Egypt, to a Lebanese father and an English mother.

Amanda’s paternal grandfather was Andrew Emile Anka (the son of Ameen Emile Anka and Mary Saade).

Amanda’s paternal grandmother was named Camelia Tannis.

Amanda’s maternal grandfather was named Charles George de Zogheb.

Source: Genealogy of Amanda Anka – https://www.geni.com

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Greg Abbott

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Birth Name: Gregory Wayne Abbott

Place of Birth: Wichita, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 13, 1957

Ethnicity: English, other

Greg Abbott is an American attorney and politician. A Republican, he has served as Governor of Texas, since January 20, 2015, and Chair of the
Republican Governors Association, since November 21, 2019. He was previously an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas , from January 2, 1996 to June 6, 2001, and Attorney General of Texas, from December 2, 2002 to January 5, 2015.

He is the son of Doris Lechristia (Jacks) and Calvin Roger Abbott, who was a stockbroker and insurance agent. He is married to Cecilia Abbott, with whom he has a daughter, who is adopted. Cecilia has Mexican ancestry. She is considered the first Hispanic First Lady of Texas.

Greg’s maternal grandfather was named Horace Graham Jacks.

Greg’s maternal grandmother was Ella Lorine Ellen Louise Smallwood (the daughter of Joseph Smallwood and Martha Evaline Deaton). Joseph was the son of Thomas Smallwood and Lucinda Motes.

Source: Genealogy of Greg Abbott (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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