CRISTIAN SALAZAR, The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway, film and television actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York City at age 81. His powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles including Brick Pollitt in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."
Longtime family friend Suzanne Mados says Gazzara died Friday in Manhattan.
Gazzara was a proponent of method acting, taking on the thoughts and emotions of his characters. That helped him achieve...
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"What a wonderful actor, I did not know Mr. Gazzara personally but I am a fan! His smile and laugh was warm and trusting. God Bless!"
– Cheryl Viehweger, Huge fan!,
May 26, 2012
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