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Dick York
American radio, stage, film, and television actor (1928-1992).
Born September 4th, 1928 in Fort Wayne. [ref]
Died February 20th, 1992 at 63 years old in East Grand Rapids (pulmonary emphysema). [ref]
Richard York, 63, passed away on February 20, 1992. He was a renowned actor who appeared in a variety of roles throughout his career. His most memorable and beloved role as Darrin Stephens in the long-running TV show "Bewitched" earned him critical acclaim. York was an experienced stage performer prior to his television career and appeared in many Broadway productions. He was a successful actor and director and sitcom producer. He also acted in a variety of movies such as Bellevue and Butterfield 8 for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He will be remembered for his impressive body of work and his unforgettable performances on and off the screen.
Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon