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Friends shocked over Dark Star's death

Minnesota Vikings announcer Paul Allen and other friends of Dark Star remain in shock a day after the longtime Twin Cities sports radio personality was found dead in his Minnetonka home. Allen told KARE-TV that he knew something wasn't right when Dark Star, whose real name was George Chapple, didn't show up for an appearance on KFAN radio Friday.
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Minnesota Vikings announcer Paul Allen and other friends of Dark Star remain in shock a day after the longtime Twin Cities sports radio personality was found dead in his Minnetonka home. Allen told KARE-TV that he knew something wasn't right when Dark Star, whose real name was George Chapple, didn't show up for an appearance on KFAN radio Friday.

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