Bobby Brown Jr., Son of Renowned Singer, Dead at Age 28

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Bobby Brown Jr., Son of Renowned Singer, Dead at Age 28

Bobby Brown Jr., son of the R&B singer, was found dead Wednesday at age 28, according to Los Angeles police.

Source: The Washington Informer

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