American actors died in Pulmonary fibrosis

Here are 3 famous actors from United States of America died in Pulmonary fibrosis:

Peter Benchley

Peter Benchley (May 8, 1940 New York City-February 11, 2006 Princeton) also known as Peter Bradford Benchley was an American novelist, author, screenwriter, actor and television producer. His children are called Christopher Benchley, Clayton Benchley and Tracy Benchley.

Benchley is best known for his 1974 novel "Jaws" which was later adapted into a blockbuster film directed by Steven Spielberg. Before becoming an author, Benchley worked as a journalist and also spent time as a speechwriter for president Lyndon B. Johnson. In addition to "Jaws", Benchley wrote several other novels including "The Deep" and "Beast". He also wrote and produced numerous television documentaries about the sea and sharks. In his later years, Benchley became a passionate advocate for ocean conservation and worked with various organizations to raise awareness and support for protecting marine life.

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Scott Brady

Scott Brady (September 13, 1924 Brooklyn-April 16, 1985 Los Angeles) a.k.a. Gerard Kenneth Tierney, Gerard Gilbert, Brady, Scott, Jerry, Gerard "Jerry" Kenneth Tierney or Gerard Tierney was an American actor. He had two children, Terence Tierney and Timothy Tierney.

Scott Brady started his career in acting in 1948 with a role in the movie "Canon City". He went on to appear in over 70 films and television programs throughout his career. Some notable films that he appeared in include "He Walked by Night", "The China Syndrome", and "Gremlins". He also had a recurring role as Sheriff Bridges in the popular television series "Shotgun Slade". Besides acting, Brady was also a skilled boxer and served in the US Navy during World War II. Brady passed away in 1985 from pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 60.

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Joey Forman

Joey Forman (November 18, 1929 Philadelphia-December 9, 1982 Los Angeles) a.k.a. Joey Foreman, Forman, Joey, Joseph Forman or Joe Forman was an American comedian and actor.

Forman was best known for his comedic roles in movies and TV shows during the 1960s and 1970s, including "The Addams Family," "Get Smart," "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," and "The Phil Silvers Show." He was also a talented impressionist and known for his spot-on impressions of famous celebrities, such as Frank Sinatra, Ed Sullivan, and Ronald Reagan. In addition to his work in comedy, Forman was an accomplished musician and composer, and wrote several hit songs for popular musical artists. He passed away in 1982 at the age of 53 from a heart attack while on tour performing stand-up comedy.

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