Here are 2 famous actors from the world died in Cardiac surgery:
John Vernon (February 24, 1932 Zehner, Saskatchewan-February 1, 2005 Los Angeles) otherwise known as Adolphus Raymondus Vernon Agopsowicz, John R. Vernon or John Keith Vernon was a Canadian actor and voice actor. He had three children, Kate Vernon, Nan Vernon and Chris Vernon.
John Vernon appeared in over 200 movies and television shows during his career, including popular movies like "Dirty Harry", "The Outlaw Josey Wales" and "National Lampoon's Animal House". He was also a voice actor for many animated shows, lending his voice to characters such as Rupert Thorne in "Batman: The Animated Series" and Mr. Big in "Inspector Gadget". Vernon was a multi-talented actor and also directed several theater productions. He won the Canadian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1974 movie "Sudden Fury". Vernon was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry and remains one of Canada's most beloved actors.
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Robert Prosky (December 13, 1930 Manayunk-December 8, 2008 Capitol Hill) also known as Robert Porzuczek, Robert J. Prosky, Robert Joseph Porzuczek, Robert Jozef Porzuczek, Prosky or Robert Józef Porzuczek was an American actor and voice actor. He had three children, Andy Prosky, Stefan Prosky and John Prosky.
Prosky began his acting career in the early 1950s and appeared in numerous television shows and films throughout his career. Some of his notable film roles include "Christine," "Broadcast News," and "Dead Man Walking." He was also a well-known stage actor and appeared in numerous Broadway productions, including "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "A View from the Bridge."
In addition to his acting work, Prosky was also a professor of Theatre Arts at American University in Washington, D.C. He was known for his warm and affable personality and was a beloved figure in the D.C. arts community.
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