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VOICE ACTOR HAS DIED AT 93


Arthur John Miles Anderson (August 29, 1922 – April 9, 2016)

Beginning in 1963, actor of radio,films, TV and stage, Arthur 
Anderson was the voice of the General Mills Lucky Charms
mascot “Lucky the Leprechaun
”, continuing the character for
29 years. Anderson died Saturday in Manhattan.

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OREGON BORN ACTRESS IS 87


Jane Powell (born Suzanne Lorraine Burce in Portland, Oregon) 

 

Powell rose to fame as a singer in her home state of Oregon, and signed to
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer while still in her teens. Powell resides in Connecticut,
and is still active in television and theater. She celebrated her 87th birthday
yesterday, April 1.  

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ACTRESS TINA LOUISE IS 82 TODAY


Tina Louise (born Tina Blacke in  New york City)

Tina Louise played Ginger in the CBS sitcom Gilligan’s Island
(1964-1967). Her role in the 1958 film God’s Little Acre earned
her a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year. She began
studying acting, singing and dancing at the age of seventeen.

             

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LOCAL HUMORIST HAS DIED AT 55


                               1960 – 2016

Stand-up comedian Dave Anderson was a Portland, Oregon native known by many
as a local television and radio personality. He died of pancreatic cancer Sunday
night. The disease had been diagnosed two years ago.

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VETERAN STAGE ACTRESS IS 95 TODAY


Carol Elaine Channing was born in Seattle, Washington.

Broadway veteran Carol Channing is best known for her roles in Hello,
Dolly! and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. She received an Oscar nomination,
a Golden Globe Award, and three Tony Awards. After attending high
school in San Francisco, she worked as a model in Los Angeles.

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