Actor James Whitmore, 87, RIP

Posted by DFO

Feb. 6, 2009 4:18 p.m. • 3 comments

In this June 22, 2008, file photo, actor James Whitmore speaks at a news conference for “Campaign For a New G.I. Bill” in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitmore benefited from the G.I. Bill after he served in the United States military during World War II. Whitmore, a Tony-and Emmy-winning actor, who was also nominated for an Oscar, died of lung cancer today in his Malibu home, according to his son Steve Whitmore. Story here. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, file)

Three comments on this post so far. Add yours!

Sisyphus on February 06 at 4:31 p.m.
His character was so tragic in the Shawshank Redemption. That’s what I think of every time I see him.
JeanC on February 06 at 4:40 p.m.
AWWWWWW!!!!!!!!

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