Friday Flashback: Aug. 3

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1966: Controversial yet pioneering comedian Lenny Bruce was found dead in the bathroom of his Hollywood Hills home from a drug overdose. Lenny’s friend, Phil Spector, bought images of his death scene to prevent them from reaching the media.

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