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Michael Byrne, famed movie villain from ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Braveheart,’ dead at 82

Michael Byrne, a prolific stage and screen star who famously portrayed movie villains in “Braveheart” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” has died.

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The headline split WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) frames it as "Michael Byrne, famed movie villain from ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Braveheart,’ dead at 82". WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) frames it as "Michael Byrne, famed movie villain from ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Braveheart,’ dead at 82".
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 30, 8:36 PM

Michael Byrne, famed movie villain from ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Braveheart,’ dead at 82

Michael Byrne, a prolific stage and screen star who famously portrayed movie villains in “Braveheart” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” has died.

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Jun 30, 9:14 PM

Actor Michael Byrne, known for 'Indiana Jones' and 'Braveheart,' dies at 82

British actor Michael Byrne was best known for his villainous roles in movies, television and theater.

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jun 30, 9:14 PM

Actor Michael Byrne, known for 'Indiana Jones' and 'Braveheart,' dies at 82

British actor Michael Byrne was best known for his villainous roles in movies, television and theater.

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WWL-TV 4 (Tegna, New Orleans)News report · Jun 30, 9:14 PM

Actor Michael Byrne, known for 'Indiana Jones' and 'Braveheart,' dies at 82

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British actor Michael Byrne was best known for his villainous roles in movies, television and theater.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jun 30, 9:14 PM

Actor Michael Byrne, known for 'Indiana Jones' and 'Braveheart,' dies at 82

British actor Michael Byrne was best known for his villainous roles in movies, television and theater.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 30, 8:36 PM

Michael Byrne, famed movie villain from ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Braveheart,’ dead at 82

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Michael Byrne, a prolific stage and screen star who famously portrayed movie villains in “Braveheart” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” has died.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 30, 8:36 PM

Michael Byrne, famed movie villain from ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Braveheart,’ dead at 82

Michael Byrne, a prolific stage and screen star who famously portrayed movie villains in “Braveheart” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” has died.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 30, 8:36 PM

Michael Byrne, famed movie villain from ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Braveheart,’ dead at 82

Michael Byrne, a prolific stage and screen star who famously portrayed movie villains in “Braveheart” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” has died.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jun 30, 8:36 PM

Michael Byrne, famed movie villain from ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Braveheart,’ dead at 82

Michael Byrne, a prolific stage and screen star who famously portrayed movie villains in “Braveheart” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” has died.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jun 30, 8:36 PM

Michael Byrne, famed movie villain from ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Braveheart,’ dead at 82

Michael Byrne, a prolific stage and screen star who famously portrayed movie villains in “Braveheart” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” has died.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 30, 8:36 PM

Michael Byrne, famed movie villain from ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Braveheart,’ dead at 82

Michael Byrne, a prolific stage and screen star who famously portrayed movie villains in “Braveheart” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” has died.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 30, 8:36 PM

Michael Byrne, famed movie villain from ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Braveheart,’ dead at 82

Michael Byrne, a prolific stage and screen star who famously portrayed movie villains in “Braveheart” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” has died.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 30, 8:36 PM

Michael Byrne, famed movie villain from ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Braveheart,’ dead at 82

Michael Byrne, a prolific stage and screen star who famously portrayed movie villains in “Braveheart” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” has died.

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Michael Byrne, famed movie villain from ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Braveheart,’ dead at 82

Michael Byrne, a prolific stage and screen star who famously portrayed movie villains in “Braveheart” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” has died.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 30, 8:36 PM

Michael Byrne, famed movie villain from ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Braveheart,’ dead at 82

Michael Byrne, a prolific stage and screen star who famously portrayed movie villains in “Braveheart” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” has died.

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