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John Hughes Dead At 59

By Tankboy in Arts & Entertainment on Aug 6, 2009 9:01PM

TMZ and Entertainment Tonight are reporting that John Hughes has passed away from a heart attack at 59. Hughes' films are near and dear to our hearts and most were set in the Chicagoland area. More as we learn it.