Actor Steve Franken Dies At 80

30 August 2012

TV actor Steve Franken has died at the age of 80.

Franken passed away in Los Angeles on Friday (24Aug12) following a battle with cancer.

Best remembered for his role in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis and playing a number of characters in 1960s hit Bewitched, Franken was a regular on the U.S. small screen.

His film roles included The Party and Angels and Demons.

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