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Colin Petersen
1946 - 2024
Colin Petersen
1946 - 2024
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BORN
1946
DIED
2024
Colin Petersen Obituary
Colin Petersen was a child actor, musician and record producer best known as the original drummer for pop legends the Bee Gees.
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Penny Durell
September 1, 2025
I've only now read of Colin's untimely passing. My condolences to his sons. I remember him as a classmate when I was in Humpybong School in 1956.
Mr. Jr
November 29, 2024
My condolences.
Mr. Jr.
November 29, 2024
My condolences.
Elizabeth Bell
November 19, 2024
RIP Colin
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