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| Born | July 21, 1948 |
| Hometown | London, England |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Spouse | Fawzia Ali (m 1979 - present) |
| Children | Hasanah Yusuf , Yoriyos , Aminah Yusuf |
| Parents | Ingrid Wickman |
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