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American author Truman Capote (1924 - 1984) smiles while playing with his pet cat and dog in Sagaponack, Long Island, New York City, June 5, 1971. (Photo by Ernest Sisto/New York Times Co./Getty Images)

American author Truman Capote (1924 - 1984) smiles while playing with his  pet cat and dog in Sagaponack, Long Island, New York City, June 5, 1971. (Photo by Ernest Sisto/New York Times Co./Getty Images)