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Ohio farmer, 76, who rose to fame as star of 'It ain't much, but it's honest work,' meme is killed in Illinois car crash
David Brandt, 76, a respected farmer from Ohio who became part of a popular meme, passed away following a crash in Illinois on Thursday

Brandt gained widespread recognition after his remark, 'It ain't much but it's honest work,' which was transformed into a meme in 2012

Initially unaware of the concept of memes, he was renowned for his advocacy of no-till farming and sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on soil health

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