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Rodney King dies of apparent drowning

Story Created: Jun 18, 2012 at 8:07 AM CDT

Story Updated: Jun 18, 2012 at 8:07 AM CDT

Rodney King, the black motorist whose videotaped beating led to riots in Los Angeles, has died. He was 47-years-old.

Those who knew him are saddened by his death.

Fox News Correspondent Marianne Rafferty has more.
 

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