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    Dynasty, ER Actor James Farentino Dies at 73

    Us Weekly – Wed, Jan 25, 2012 9:15 AM PST
    Dynasty, ER Actor James Farentino Dies at 73

    Hollywood is mourning the loss of veteran TV actor James Farentino, who passed away Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after a lengthy illness, a family spokesman told the Los Angeles Times. He was 73.

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    Leaving a legacy of nearly 100 TV credits to his name, Farentino was best known for his recurring roles on shows including Dynasty and Blue Thunder.

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    In 1996, Farentino appeared in a three-episode arc as Ray Ross, the father of George Clooney's character, Dr. Doug Ross. His most recent film appearance was in 2006's Drive/II.

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    Farentino is survived by his fourth wife, Stella, and two sons, David and Saverio.

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    12 comments

    • JoeSchmoe
      JoeSchmoe  •  Pleasanton, California  •  1 month 1 day ago
      This guy was a really good actor
    • Sonja
      Sonja  •  Santa Clara, California  •  1 month 1 day ago
      I had the biggest crush on James Faentino when I was growing up. He was such a marvelous actor. I will dearly miss him.
    • Scott54
      Scott54  •  Gainesville, Florida  •  1 month 1 day ago
      He was born when men were men. Farentino was always a class act.
    • william
      william  •  Daytona Beach, Florida  •  1 month 1 day ago
      He Had Real Class As An Actor And A Person !!!
      So Sad !!!
    • Thuro
      Thuro  •  Englewood, Colorado  •  1 month 1 day ago
      He'll be missed. i loved him in many things, but the one I remember most in Final Countdown with Kirk Douglas and Martin Sheen.
    • Mr. RD
      Mr. RD  •  1 month 1 day ago
      good show...need to watch a re-run or 2 soon
    • K-SHE95 Fan
      K-SHE95 Fan  •  Houston, Texas  •  1 month 1 day ago
      AIDS is a horrible disease.
    • JACK
      JACK  •  Irvine, California  •  1 month 1 day ago
      JIM WAS A GOOD GUY....I WORKED WITH HIM ON THE TV SERIES, ..." THE BOLD ONES"....& JIM WAS .A REAL ..."NEW YORK ACTOR".........RIP...JACK ENGLISH ACTOR...HOLLYWOOD
    • Onebellplaza
      Onebellplaza  •  1 month 1 day ago
      What does this have to do with what the Kardashians are doing ?
    • Jimmy Jim Jim
      Jimmy Jim Jim  •  Toronto, Canada  •  1 month 1 day ago
      kristin wiig is not funny
    • yeahhhhboi
      yeahhhhboi  •  Winston-Salem, North Carolina  •  1 month 1 day ago
      Never heard of 'em.
      Obviously another irrelevant repoopliklan.
    • Mike
      Mike  •  1 month 1 day ago
      Probably a obama supporter.
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