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Penny for my thoughts: the convicted racist was once my friend

26 July 2019 - 08:00 By NIVASHNI NAIR
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Penny Sparrow.
Penny Sparrow.
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“The Penny Sparrow I knew brought everyday images to life on canvases she freely gave to anyone who wanted them.”

When Penny Sparrow died of colon cancer on Thursday, writer Nivashni Nair was sad. She explains why.

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