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Barbecue pitmaster Alton Porter dies
Last updated: June 30th, 2012 11:13 AM (PDT)

Alton Porter was legendary in Tacoma for his Southern style barbecue, and for his great heart. Thursday morning, it was his heart that failed him. At about 8 a.m., he died of an apparent heart attack in the office of his restaurant at 5026 South Tacoma Way.

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