How to delete an object by id with entity framework

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It seems to me that I have to retrieve an object before I delete it with entity framework like below

var customer = context.Customers.First(c => c.Id = 1);

context.DeleteObject(customer);

context.Savechanges();

So I need to hit database twice. Is there a easier way?

Thanks

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