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VIDEO: Dr. Red Duke through the years on TV

Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Remembering Dr. Red Duke

Famed Houston surgeon Dr. James 'Red' Duke died on Tuesday. He appeared on ABC-13 often, and his segments were syndicated all across the country.

Trauma surgeon Dr. James "Red" Duke has been in the public spotlight for decades. The 86-year-old died Tuesday.

A Houston medical icon has died. On Tuesday, we learned that trauma surgeon Dr. James "Red" Duke died at the age of 86.

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