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William Smithers Dies: ‘Dallas’ & ‘Papillon’ Actor Was 98

Michelle Stein 16 seconds ago
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William Smithers, the actor known for his roles in Dallas and Papillon, is dead at 98.

On June 15, the Santa Barbara Independent reported that he died on May 26. A cause of death was not revealed.

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