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Died When Only 38 Years Old
JOYNER, Florence Griffith (1959-1998). American track and field athlete who set records at the 1988 Olympics winning 3 gold medals. She died in her sleep at the age of only 38 due to suffocation during a severe epileptic seizure. FDC honoring Helene Madison. Cachet of Madison and affixed is a US 25-cent Olympian postage stamp of Helene Madsion cancelled First Day of Issue Minneapolis, MN, JUL 6, 1990. Huge and bold hand signed signature Florence Griffith Joyner, four inches long. An attractive cover in very fine condition.........$87.50
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