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Verne Allison, a founding member of the legendary R&B group The Dells, has died; he underwent triple bypass surgery in 2000.
Published Oct 25, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
Verne Allison, a founding member of the legendary R&B group The Dells, has died.
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