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  "textContent": "We are saddened to report that Ross “The Boss” Friedman, founding member of Manowar and The Dictators, has died at the age of 72. His passing comes just over a month after revealing his ALS diagnosis. The news of his passing was confirmed on his official Instagram, stating: “It is with profound sadness that we […]\n\nThe post Former Manowar guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman has passed away first appeared on Metal Insider.",
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