Actor James Whitmore, 87, RIP

Fri., Feb. 6, 2009

ORG XMIT: NYJW102 ** FILE ** 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, aTony-and Emmy-winning actor, who was also nominated for an Oscar, died of lung cancer, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, in his Malibu home, according to his son Steve Whitmore. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, file) (Dan Steinberg / The Spokesman-Review)

By D.F. Oliveria daveo@spokesman.com (509) 319-0354

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)

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