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#70stv #sammydavisjr #allinthefamily Sammy Davis Jr. faced a life-changing tragedy after a devastating car accident that left him without an eye. At his lowest point, Sammy was determined not to let the injury define him—he famously decided against wearing an eye patch, opting instead for a glass eye. With the support of Hollywood legends ...
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