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Richard Ramirez, journalist was 44

San Jose Mecury News veteran Richard Ramirez was found dead at his home in Livermore. Ramirez began at the paper as an intern in 1984 and held several positions, including reporter, assistant state editor and most recently assistant to the executive editor. The cause of death is under investigation. Ramirez is a former editor of the Daily Trojan at USC.

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