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Stacy Keach, star of stage and 'Mike Hammer' series, dies at 85

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What happened Stacy Keach, one of America's finest stage actors who became best known for playing scruffy private eye Mike Hammer on TV, has died. He was 85.
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Left / center-leftStacy Keach, star of stage and ‘Mike Hammer’ series, dies at 85

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CenterStacy Keach, star of stage and 'Mike Hammer' series, dies at 85

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Right / center-rightStacy Keach, 'Mike Hammer' Actor, Dies at 85

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Nov 11, 2:17 AM

Stacy Keach, star of stage and 'Mike Hammer' series, dies at 85

Stacy Keach, one of America's finest stage actors who became best known for playing scruffy private eye Mike Hammer on TV, has died. He was 85.

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WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland)News report · Nov 11, 3:35 AM

Stacy Keach, star of stage and ‘Mike Hammer’ series, dies at 85

Keach died at home in Magdalenka, Poland, “after a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure,” his wife, Malgosia Tomassi Keach, said in a statement.

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Independent Journal ReviewNews report · Nov 11, 12:53 AM

Stacy Keach, 'Mike Hammer' Actor, Dies at 85

Actor Stacy Keach, best known as private investigator Mike Hammer and for roles in Titus, Blue Bloods and Prison Break, has died at 85. His wife said he died at their home in Poland after a...

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InstapunditOpinion · Nov 11, 2:14 AM

RIP: Stacy Keach, Who Played Badasses With the Best of Them, Dies at 85.

Stacy Keach, Who Played Badasses With the Best of Them, Dies at 85.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Nov 11, 1:42 AM

Stacy Keach, star of stage and ‘Mike Hammer’ series, dies at 85

Stacy Keach, known for his role as Mike Hammer on TV and for his work onstage, has died. He was 85.

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ForbesNews report · Nov 11, 12:55 AM

Stacy Keach, ‘Mike Hammer, Private Eye’ And ‘Blue Bloods’ Star, Dies At 85

Stacy Keach, a prolific actor who starred in the title role of TV’s “Mike Hammer, Private Eye” and “The New Mike Hammer,” as well as the TV series "Blue Bloods,” dies.

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Fox NewsNews report · Nov 11, 3:05 AM

Stacy Keach dead at 85 as ‘Mike Hammer’ star’s wife shares emotional tribute

Stacy Keach's wife reveals the lengthy heart failure battle behind the iconic Mike Hammer actor's final days and his extraordinary courage.

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The IndependentNews report · Nov 11, 1:07 AM

Stacy Keach, star of stage and ‘Mike Hammer’ series, dies at 85

Stacy Keach, known for his role as Mike Hammer on TV and work onstage, has died at 85

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Nov 11, 1:42 AM

Stacy Keach, star of stage and ‘Mike Hammer’ series, dies at 85

Stacy Keach, one of America's finest stage actors who became best known for playing scruffy private eye Mike Hammer on TV and whose career was nearly derailed after he was imprisoned in 198...

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Nov 11, 1:08 AM

Stacy Keach, star of stage and ‘Mike Hammer’ series, dies at 85

Stacy Keach, known for his role as Mike Hammer on TV and work onstage, has died at 85.

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Honolulu Star-AdvertiserNews report · Nov 11, 2:53 AM

Stacy Keach, actor who embodied Hamlet and Mike Hammer, dies at 85

Stacy Keach, a larger-than-life actor who triumphed as Hamlet on the boards and as Mike Hammer, Mickey Spillane’s tough-guy detective, on network television, died Tuesday. He was 85.

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0/99 Wording GapLow confidence13 sources · 3 bias bucketsDeveloping · 20 sources · format mismatchFormats: News report, Opinion

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