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Three-Time Tony Award-Winning Actor Hinton Battle Dead at 67

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Battle was 67. Battle was only 15 when he was called out of the chorus to perform as the Scarecrow during the promotional tour for “The Wiz.”

 Hinton Battle was introduced to the press and supporters at the Orange County Performing Arts Center Monday morning at Founder's Hall.
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