Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Actor Richard Widmark dies at 93

In this  1984 photo released by Columbia Pictures, actor Richard ...
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In this 1984 photo released by Columbia Pictures, actor Richard Widmark appears in a scene from the film 'Against All Odds, with actress Jane Greer. Widmark, who made a sensational film debut as the giggling killer in 'Kiss of Death' and became a Hollywood leading man in 'Broken Lance,' 'Two Rode Together' and 40 other films, died Monday, March 24, 2008, after a long illness. He was 93.

(AP Photo/Columbia Pictures)

US actor Richard Widmark poses on the balcony of the Deauville ...
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US actor Richard Widmark poses on the balcony of the Deauville casino in 1991. Widmark, who became an overnight star for his portrayal of a psychopathic killer in 1947 classic "Kiss of Death," has died after a long illness, US media reported Wednesday.

(AFP/File/Mychele Daniau)

In this 1972 image originally released by NBC, actor Richard ...
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In this 1972 image originally released by NBC, actor Richard Widmark stars as Sgt. Dan Madigan a scene from the NBC series, 'Madigan.' Widmark died at his home in Roxbury after a long illness. He was 93. Widmark's wife, Susan Blanchard, said he died Monday, March 24, 2008.

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In this 1962 image originally released by United Artists, Richard ...
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In this 1962 image originally released by United Artists, Richard Widmark portrays Col. Tad Lawson, right, in a scene with Maximilian Schell in 'Judgment at Nuremberg.' Widmark died at his home in Roxbury after a long illness. He was 93. Widmark's wife, Susan Blanchard, said he died Monday, March 24, 2008.

(AP Photo/United Artists)

Actor Richard Widmark  poses for a photograph in London in this ...
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Actor Richard Widmark poses for a photograph in London in this 1982, file photo. Widmark, who often portrayed killers, cops and Western gunslingers, has died at his home in Roxbury, Conn., after a long illness. He was 93. Widmark's wife, Susan Blanchard, says he died Monday, March 24, 2008.

(AP Photo/John Glanville, file)

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