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Dad Killed After Reportedly Placing Lit Firework on His Head

‘SHOWBOATING’

A South Carolina man dressed like Uncle Sam complete with a top hat died Thursday when he reportedly placed a lit firework on top of his head moments before it exploded.

Mathew Murphy
Mathew Murphy 

Senior News Editor

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Mathew Murphy

Mathew Murphy

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