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Wilford Brimley, ‘The Natural’ and ‘Cocoon’ Star, Dies at 85

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02.08.2020 - 07:47

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Carmel Dagan Staff WriterWilford Brimley, best known for his roles in “The Natural,” the 1982 remake of “The Thing,” “The Firm” and “Cocoon,” died on Saturday.

He was 85.His agent, Lynda Bensky, told The New York Times that he had been sick with a kidney problem for two months.Brimley was also famous for the series of commercials for Quaker Oats in which he appeared.Pauline Kael ably summed up his appeal in a few words.

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