David Hampton
(1964-2003)
American con-artist, imposter
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David Hampton (April 28, 1964 – July 18, 2003) was an American con artist and robber who became infamous in the 1980s after he managed to convince a group of wealthy Manhattanites to give him money, food, and shelter, convincing them he was the son of Sidney Poitier. His story became the inspiration for a play and a film. He died of AIDS-related complications in 2003.
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28 April 1964 Buffalo, New York, USA
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| Died |
18 July 2003 (aged 39) Beth Israel Medical Center, Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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