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TIL after visiting with Humphrey Bogart, who was suffering from Esophageal Cancer, Spencer Tracy gave Bogart a pat on the shoulder and said “Goodnight, Bogie.” Bogart placed his hand on Tracy’s and replied “Goodbye, Spence.” Bogart fell into a coma and died the next day.

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