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Art LaFleur, Character Actor in ‘The Sandlot,’ ‘Field of Dreams,’ Dies at 78

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Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorArt LaFleur, a character actor who often appeared as a cop, coach or tough guy and played Babe Ruth in “The Sandlot,” has died after a battle with Parkinson’s.

He was 78.His wife Shelley confirmed his death on Facebook, writing, “This guy… After a 10 year battle with A-typical Parkinson’s, Art LaFleur, the love of my life passed away.”LaFleur was also known for “The Santa Clause 2” and “The Santa Clause 3,” in which he played the Tooth Fairy, and as Chuck Gandil, the ghost White Sox first baseman in “Field of Dreams.”“He was a generous and selfless man which carried over to his acting but more importantly it was who he was for his family and friends.

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