David Sheiner, Character Actor Known for ‘The Odd Couple’ and ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ Dies at 98

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David Sheiner, Character Actor Known for ‘The Odd Couple’ and ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ Dies at 98
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David Sheiner Dead: 'The Odd Couple' Character Actor Was 98

David Sheiner, the character actor known for his work on 'The Odd Couple' and 'Murder, She Wrote,' died June 5 of renal failure. He was 98.

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Tom Dreesen, Stand-Up Comedian Who Opened for Frank Sinatra, Dies at 86

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Tom Dreesen Dead: Stand-Up Comedian, Frank Sinatra Opener Was 86

Tom Dreesen, a prolific stand-up comedian who opened for Frank Sinatra and appeared in 'Spaceballs,' died Wednesday. He was 86.

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James Barker Dies: 'Love Island USA' Exec Producer Died in Fiji

James Barker, an executive producer known for his work on 'Love Island USA' and 'Queer Eye,' died last week in Fiji where the show was filming.

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Gene Shalit Dead: 'Today Show' Critic Was 100

Gene Shalit, the bushy-haired mustachioed television personality who reviewed books and movies on "The Today Show" for 40 years, has died at 100.

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Joe Negri, Guitar Player and Handyman on ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,’ Dies at 99

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Ronnie Schell, ‘Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.’ and ‘That Girl’ Actor, Dies at 94

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Ronnie Schell Dies: 'Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.' Actor Was 94

Ronnie Schell, the versatile comedic performer known for 'Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.' and 'That Girl,' died Friday. He was 94.

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