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CHAD EVERETT, DEAD AT 75

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                    Chad Everett (June 11, 1936 – July 24, 2012)

(AP) – Chad Everett star of the 1970s TV series "Medical Center" who went on
to appear in such films and shows as "Mulholland Drive" and "Melrose Place"
has died.

Everett’s daughter says he died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles after a year-
and-a-half-long battle with lung cancer.

His acting career spanned more than 40 years and included guest starring roles
on such TV series as "The Love Boat," "Murder, She Wrote" and "Without A Trace."

He most recently appeared in the TV series "Castle." His films credits include
"The Jigsaw Murders," "The Firechasers" and director Gus Van Sant’s "Psycho."

Everett is survived by his two daughters and six grandchildren. He was married
to actress Shelby Grant for 45 years until her death last year.

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OCEAN LINER SANK ON THIS DAY IN 1956

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ACTOR SHERMAN HEMSLEY HAS DIED AT 74

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      Sherman Alexander Hemsley
(February 1, 1938 – July 24, 2012)

(FOX News) – Iconic sitcom actor Sherman Hemsley, who made the character George Jefferson famous in “The Jeffersons” has died, his rep told Reuters Tuesday.

"Sherman Hemsley has been pronounced dead El Paso Sheriff’s Department has confirmed,” the actor’s agent Todd Frank said in a statement given to Reuters.

Hemsley appears to have died from natural causes, TMZ who first reported the
news of his death, said. Sources say he was discovered by his nurse who initially
thought that the actor was sleeping.

The 74-year-old star, who rose to fame after his appearances on “All in the Family”
and ultimately the spinoff, “The Jeffersons” was also a professional singer.

Hemsley was born in Philadelphia and ultimately dropped out of high school to join
the Air Force, People magazine reports. He later worked for the U.S. Postal Service before turning to show business.

“The Jeffersons,”  earned Hemsley both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

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THE IDEAL BRAIN TONIC !

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SPLASH DOWN ON THIS DAY IN 1969

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President Nixon visits the Apollo 11 crew in quarantine after splash down

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