Famous actors died as a result of Cerebrovascular disease

Here are 2 famous actors from the world died in Cerebrovascular disease:

Walter Cronkite

Walter Cronkite (November 4, 1916 Saint Joseph-July 17, 2009 Manhattan) a.k.a. Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr., Walter Leland Cronkite Jr., The Most Trusted Man in America, Walter Wilcox, Uncle Walter, King of the anchormen or Old Ironpants was an American journalist, radio personality, voice actor, television producer, actor, newscaster, television editor and film editor. He had three children, Walter Leland Cronkite III, Kathy Cronkite and Nancy Elizabeth Cronkite.

Cronkite is best known for his 19-year tenure as anchorman for the CBS Evening News, from 1962 to 1981. He was often referred to as "the most trusted man in America" for his impartiality and objectivity in reporting major news events such as the space race, Vietnam War, Watergate scandal and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Prior to his anchorman position, Cronkite worked as a news reporter, war correspondent and editor, covering major events for United Press International and other news organizations during his early career. In recognition of his contributions to journalism, Cronkite was awarded numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Peabody Award. He passed away in 2009 at the age of 92.

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Jerold Wells

Jerold Wells (August 8, 1908 Wallington-July 19, 1999 Bath) a.k.a. Denis Gerald Walls, Gerald Wells, Gerold Wells or Jerrold Wells was a British actor.

He began his career in the early 1930s and appeared in over 50 films throughout his career, including "The Saint in London" (1939), "The Man Who Knew Too Much" (1956), and "The Day the Earth Caught Fire" (1961). He also appeared in numerous television series, including "The Avengers", "Doctor Who", and "Z Cars". Wells was known for his versatility, often playing both heroic and villainous characters. In addition to his work in film and television, he was also a stage actor, performing in productions on both the West End and Broadway. Wells retired from acting in the 1980s and spent his remaining years in Bath.

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