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RIP Venice Beach Dr. John

We are saddened to report that Venice Beach’s Dr. John died on Saturday the 13th of March after a three year illness and trips in and out of the hospital. We will miss your kindly face and waves, Dr. John. Feel free to share your memories of Dr. John in the forums.

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