Death of John Forsythe

January 29, 1918 - April 1, 2010
Los Angeles, California | Age 91

'Dynasty' oil tycoon dies at 92
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By By BOB THOMAS, Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES — John Forsythe, the handsome, smooth-voiced actor who made his fortune as the scheming oil tycoon in TV's "Dynasty" and the voice of the leader of "Charlie's Angels" has died after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was 92.

Forsythe died late Thursday at his home in Santa Ynez from complications of pneumonia, publicist Harlan Boll said Friday.

"He died as he lived his life, with dignity and grace," daughter...

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