Rolland Fox, father of Terry Fox, dead at 80
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Rolland Fox, father of Terry Fox, dead at 80
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March 9, 2016
Tue, Mar 8: The father of Canadian hero Terry Fox has died. Rolland Fox, also known as Rolly, had lung cancer and passed away this afternoon at the age of 80. Jill Bennett looks back at his life and the promise he fulfilled to his son.
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Rolland Fox, father of Terry Fox, dead at 8002:22 | March 9, 2016
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Rolland Fox, father of Terry Fox, dead at 8002:22 | March 9, 2016
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Rolland Fox, father of Terry Fox, dead at 80
Description
March 9, 2016
Tue, Mar 8: The father of Canadian hero Terry Fox has died. Rolland Fox, also known as Rolly, had lung cancer and passed away this afternoon at the age of 80. Jill Bennett looks back at his life and the promise he fulfilled to his son.
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