Actor Ben Gazzara dead at 81
LOS ANGELES - Actor Ben Gazzara, known for his brooding tough-guy presence in dozens of films, television shows and stage productions over his long career, died of pancreatic cancer on Friday at a Manhattan hospital, his lawyer said. He was 81.
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Black Sabbath drummer says may pull out of reunion
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Madonna: Super Bowl show a "dream" come true
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