heart of gold
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Previously they had described the victim as "a kind, loving, fun man with a heart of gold" who would "light up a room".
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
In a tribute, his family said he was "a true selfless hero with a heart of gold, who was so cruelly taken trying to save others."
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026
Like I said, he had a heart of gold, man.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2025
Harley’s a consistent ne’er-do-well with a heart of gold, a living fantasy of having it all in the most extreme way while being unencumbered by caring about what anyone other than your best friend thinks.
From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2023
One of them was Martin with a heart of gold.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
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