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103-year-old ‘Wonder Woman’ celebrates birthday

She’s our new hero
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Mary Cotter danced into her 103rd birthday party this week, wearing Wonder Woman’s iconic tiara, shirt and cape.

She spent her day volunteering at a senior center, where she’s volunteered for years, five days a week.

“They call me the barmaid because I’m serving drinks,” she told KABC

The Wonder Woman costume was a gift from some of her friends, who say she’s a real life wonder woman.

So, what’s her life secret?

“Just keep busy I guess.”

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