Kannapolis sailor in iconic WWII photo dies in Houston Tim Reaves Mar 16, 2014 Mar 16, 2014 Updated Sep 19, 2019 0 1 of 3 Memorabilia of Glenn McDuffie sits on his first cousin Anne Erwin’s bed in Kannapolis on Friday. McDuffie died on March 9. Ann Erwin holds a photo of her first cousin Glenn McDuffie, believed to be the man in the famous “Kissing Sailor” photo. McDuffie died on March 9. This photo shows Glenn McDuffie holding a model of the famous “Kissing Sailor” photo. McDuffie died on March 9. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tim Reaves KANNAPOLIS, N.C. -- A Kannapolis native who planted perhaps the most famous kiss in the world died last week in Houston, his family said.kA 4=2DDlQq~s*r~!*Qmv=6?? t5H2C5 |4sF77:6[ ge[ H2D 36=:6G65 E@ 36 E96 D2:=@C >256 72>@FD :? 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