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THURSDAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Actress Marla Gibbs, 81.

Singer Rod Argent (The Zombies and Argent), 67.

Singer Janet Lennon (Lennon Sisters), 66.

Businessman-TV personality Donald Trump, 66.

Guitarist Barry Melton (Country Joe and the Fish), 65.

Drummer Alan White (Yes), 63.

Actor Eddie Mekka (Carmine on “Laverne and Shirley”), 60.

Actor Will Patton, 58.

Singer Boy George, 51.

Actress Traylor Howard (“Monk,” “Two Guys and a Girl”), 46.

Actress Yasmine Bleeth, 44.

Actor Kevin McHale (“Glee”), 24.

Actor Daryl Sabara (“Spy Kids”), 20.

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEF

SHERYL CROW HAS BENIGN BRAIN TUMOR

NEW YORK — Sheryl Crow revealed that she has a benign brain tumor, but her rep says it's nothing to be alarmed about. The 50-year-old told an audience about her condition at a recent concert, but her representative, Christine Wolff, said it's very common. The tumor is a meningioma, and it's typically benign and develops from the protective linings of the brain and spinal cord. Wolff said Crow is doing great and is healthy and happy. Crow battled breast cancer several years back. She's on a nationwide tour.

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