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)