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(CBS News) Hollywood is mourning longtime "Family Feud" host
Richard Dawson, who died Saturday at age 79 from complications related
to esophageal cancer at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los
Angeles. After news of his death spread, celebrities took to Twitter and released statements to remember the late British host/actor.
Pictures: Richard Dawson 1932-2012
Read more: "Family Feud" host Richard Dawson dies at 79 "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak said Dawson's greatest role was playing a game show host. "He was able to inject his unique brand of humor into shows like "Family Feud," Sajak said. "He could be funny and biting, mischievous and playful, but he always respected the game and treated his players with kindness."
Paula Abdul tweeted: "I'm truly saddened by the news of Richard Dawson's passing. My sincere condolences to his family & friends. Such a great loss ... I had the privilege of working w/ Richard Dawson on a movie I choreographed called 'Running Man' w/ Arnold Schwarzenegger..Richard Dawson's family, friends & loved ones are in my thoughts & prayers. This ia a truly, truly great loss."
1 comment:
As a kid, I loved Family Feud!! After Dawson, the show was never the same. RIP, Richard.
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