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Known as Peter the Great to his fans, he appeared in up to 50 films and recorded more than 120 records.
Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann praised Alexander as a great Austrian, who made generations of people happy, both at home and abroad. The Culture Minister added that Austria has lost a great actor, singer and entertainer.
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