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Celebrities mourn loss of country singer Glen Campbell

by Charlie Smith on August 9th, 2017 at 7:05 AM
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      Who knew that country singer Glen Campbell was the first person to employ comedian and actor Steve Martin as a writer?

      Martin is one of many celebrities who've stepped forward to express their admiration for Campbell, who died yesterday at the age of 81.

      The 10-time Grammy Award winner from Arkansas released more than 70 albums. For three years in the 1970s, Campbell also hosted a popular TV variety show.

      Below you can see what other stars are saying about Campbell, who had a very public battle with Alzheimer's disease.

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