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Bill Murray sings 'Happy Birthday' to 94-year-old woman at Baylor game

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Maryellen Hook Wible turned 94 years old on Saturday, and got to spend her birthday sitting front row at her first-ever Baylor basketball game.

As if that wasn't special enough, she was also treated to a "Happy Birthday" sing-along led by Bill Murray, who was at the game to cheer on Xavier.

Here's the story, as told by her grandson, Noah Wible:

If you're not a Bill Murray fan already, you will be soon. I can't believe this happened. It is Grandmother Wible's 94th Birthday. She doesn't get out much anymore, but wanted to attend her first Baylor basketball game.. On the way to the game she shared with me how excited she was to get out of the house. See about this time last year my Grandfather Wible (her husband) of 73 years passed away and she has been feeling lonely lately.
Well little did she know that for her birthday she was going to sit front row, Baylor would win, and she would not only meet Bill Murray, but have him sing Happy Birthday to her. Mr. Murray, you sir, are a legend and here's why. He was bombarded with people asking for pictures all game, his team (Xavier) he came to support lost, and he not only was willing to take a picture with my grandmother but was the one to ask if we could sing Happy Birthday to her. He didn't have to do that, I just asked him if we could take a quick picture. He genuinely wanted to make my Grandmother feel special. He is truly a class act. So Happy Birthday Maryellen Hook Wible, I love you and am thankful I was able to come down to celebrate with you!

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