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C. Everett Koop Dies: Former U.S. Surgeon General, With Sometimes-Controversial Positions, Passes Away at 96

Former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop -- known for his outspoken, sometimes controversial positions on abortion, AIDS and drugs, and for his tremendous influence in a role that was previously seen as somewhat insignificant -- died at his home in Hanover, New Hampshire on Monday, Reuters reported. He was 96 years old.

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