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    Pal of the Saddle Gregg Palmer has died.


    Actor Gregg Palmer, who appeared on many TV Westerns as well as in films, has died, according to multiple news sources.


    Palmer, who died Saturday, Oct. 31, in Encino, California, was 88.


    http://www.legacy.com/obituari…regg-palmer&pid=176308701


    The Man Who Killed John Wayne’s Dog:
    In Step with Gregg ‘Grizzly’ Palmer


    http://popcultureclassics.com/gregg_palmer.html


    Born Jan. 25, 1927, as Palmer Lee in San Francisco, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and became a cryptographer during World War II. Following his discharge in 1946, Palmer held various jobs until 1950, when he was cast as an ambulance attendant in the Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis film "My Friend Irma Goes West."


    After a few bit parts in films, Palmer appeared in an episode of the syndicated Western TV series "Stories of the Century."


    He went on to specialize in Westerns on screens both big and small. His films included "Son of Cochise," "Five Guns to Tombstone," "Rio Lobo," "The Shootist" and "The Virginian."


    Palmer, who stood 6 feet four, played roles on a slew of TV Westerns, including "Wagon Train," "Gunsmoke," "Bonanza" and "Death Valley Days."


    In a 2013 interview with The Examiner's Jeremy Roberts, Palmer attributed his acting success to preparation.


    "From my experience," Palmer told the writer, "if you come prepared and do your best, you'll work. When you don't perform right, you're not called back."

    David Canary died.



    David Canary, known for his nearly three-decade stint on the ABC soap All My Children, died November 16 from natural causes, his family has announced. He was 77.


    Born in Elwood, Indiana in 1938, Canary’s acting career began with a recurring role as Dr. Russ Gehrig on Peyton Place in 1965. He would soon go on to portray ranch manager Candy Canaday on the long-running NBC Western Bonanza, a role he held off and on from 1967 to 1973. A string of appearances on television shows from the era followed, including guest roles on Hawaii Five-0, Alias Smith and Jones, and S.W.A.T..



    In the early 80s, Canary joined the soap opera world, portraying Steve Frame for two years on NBC’s Another World. But it was his next job, as diametrically opposite twins Adam Chandler and Stuart Chandler on ABC’s All My Children, that he was best known for. Canary played the roles from 1984 until 2011, including in a guest spot as Adam Chandler on One Life To Live. He won five Daytime Emmy outstanding actor awards and 16 nominations for the roles.



    He largely retired in 2010 but continued to act sporadically, including several post-retirement appearances on All My Children. In addition, Canary continued to associate himself with his Bonanza role well into his career, making several appearances at the Lake Tahoe site of the show’s Ponderosa ranch between 1967 and 2004, and reprising the role for a PAX-TV special in 2002. Other TV appearances include Law & order, Touched By An Angel, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.




    He was married to Maureen Maloney; the couple had two children, son Chris and Daughter Kate.



    http://deadline.com/2015/11/al…y-dies-age-77-1201637496/

    'MASH' Star Wayne Rogers Dies at 82


    I always remember him from Stagecoach West.


    Actor Wayne Rogers died on Thursday surrounded by family after suffering complications from pneumonia, his rep exclusively tells ET. He was 82 years old.


    Rogers, who hailed from Alabama, is best known for playing the role of Captain "Trapper" John McIntyre in the classic television series M*A*S*H from 1972-1975. He also had recurring roles in City of Angels, House Calls, and Murder, She Wrote.


    Aside from his work in television, Rogers was also a regular panel member on the Fox News Channel stock investment television program Cashin' In, thanks to a hugely successful career as an investor, real estate developer, and money manager. He was also the head of Wayne Rogers & Co., a stock trading investment corporation.


    Prior to becoming an actor, Rogers served in the United States Navy. He also had a history degree from Princeton University.


    Rogers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005.


    The actor is survived by his wife, Amy, and his children Bill and Laura from his first marriage to actress Mitzi McWhorter. He is also survived by his four grandchildren: Alexander, Daniel, William and Anais.


    http://www.etonline.com/news/1…_wayne_rogers_dies_at_82/

    Natalie Cole Died


    Chart-topping R&B singer Natalie Cole, who followed her legendary father into the music business with hits like “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” and “Unforgettable,” died at age 65.


    “Natalie Cole, sister beloved & of substance and sound. May her soul rest in peace,” tweeted the Rev. Jesse Jackson on New Year’s Day.



    Cole, who had struggled with a variety of health issues in recent years, died Thursday night, according to publicist Maureen O’Connor. The cause of death was reportedly congestive heart failure.


    A physically weakened Cole, winner of nine Grammy Awards, was forced to cancel a string of concert performances over the last three months after a recurrence of hepatitis C linked to her earlier drug abuse.


    The daughter of music icon Nat (King) Cole scored a huge 1991 hit with “Unforgettable” — a virtual duet with her late father. Natalie was just 15 when her father died in 1965, a decade before his daughter launched her own solo recording career.


    The album “Unforgettable ... With Love” spent five weeks at No. 1 on the pop charts, sold more than 14 million copies worldwide and won six Grammy Awards.


    http://www.nydailynews.com/ent…dead-65-article-1.2482580


    I loved that duet she sang with her father.

    De gustibus non est disputandum