Brian Dennehy, 'Tommy Boy' and 'First Blood' Star, Dead at 81
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Brian Dennehy, 'Tommy Boy'
and 'First Blood' Star, Dead at 81 Dennehy died Wednesday
in New Haven, CT. His daughter, Elizabeth,
shared the news of his
death on Twitter. Elizabeth Dennehy,
via Twitter Elizabeth Dennehy,
via Twitter Dennehy's acting career spanned
more than four decades. He worked in television,
film and theater. Dennehy was a two-time Tony Award winner
for his Broadway portrayals of Willie Loman in
'Death of a Salesman' and Tyrone in
'Long Day's Journey Into Night.' He was a five-time
Emmy nominee for
his work as serial killer
John Wayne Gacy, among others. Popular film credits include
'Cocoon,' 'Silverado,' 'Rambo,'
'Tommy Boy' and 'Driveways.' Dennehy is survived by his
second wife and five children.
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