June 3,
2012, 7:58
p.m.
Richard
Dawson, the British actor who went from comedy co-star in the popular TV
series "Hogan's Heroes" to his best-known role as the charming host of the TV game
show "Family Feud" with his trademark of kissing the female contestants on
the lips, has died. He was 79.
Dawson died Saturday at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center from complications related to esophageal cancer. The actor, who had been living in Beverly Hills, was diagnosed with the disease about three weeks ago, said his son Gary.
It was among the most popular game shows in the country, leading to a nighttime syndicated version that eventually was broadcast five days a week. Television executives at times tried to get Mr. Dawson to stop the kissing, he said. Some viewers complained when he pecked the cheeks of women of different races.
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Dawson died Saturday at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center from complications related to esophageal cancer. The actor, who had been living in Beverly Hills, was diagnosed with the disease about three weeks ago, said his son Gary.
It was among the most popular game shows in the country, leading to a nighttime syndicated version that eventually was broadcast five days a week. Television executives at times tried to get Mr. Dawson to stop the kissing, he said. Some viewers complained when he pecked the cheeks of women of different races.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/obituaries/obituary-richard-dawson-kissing-host-of-family-feud-638801/#ixzz1wwbOjjDt
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http://www.centredaily.com/2012/06/03/3216555/family-feud-tv-host-richard-dawson.html
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