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- Birth nameGuy Hughes Carawan Jr.
- Guy Carawan was born on July 27, 1927 in Santa Monica, California, USA. He was a writer and composer, known for The Butler (2013), Malcolm X (1992) and Bones (2005). He was married to Carolanne (Candie) M. Anderson and Noel Oliver Osheroff. He died on May 2, 2015 in New Market, Tennessee, USA.
- SpousesCarolanne (Candie) M. Anderson(March 17, 1961 - May 2, 2015) (his death, 2 children)Noel Oliver Osheroff(1954 - 1958) (divorced)
- He had two children with his second wife, Candie: son, Evan, and daughter, Heather.
- He had suffered from dementia in his later years.
- He was a musician, musicologist, and civil rights activist. He is best known for introducing the song "We Shall Overcome" into the repertoire of contemporary protest songs.
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