‘Crossing guard diva’ with remarkable past is a social media star in her 80s
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Octogenarian crossing guard Paulette Dorflaufer, known for her unique style, has become a social media star.
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Paulette Dorflaufer, an octogenarian crossing guard, has become a social media star. Known as a "crossing guard diva," she wears fur coats and capes to her job. Dorflaufer's remarkable past includes being born in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Her unique style and personal history have garnered significant attention online.
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