William Smithers, a veteran character actor known for his role as the cunning oilman Jeremy Wendell on the classic CBS soap opera 'Dallas,' has died at age 98. Smithers enjoyed a lengthy career in film and television, including the 1973 film 'Papillon.' According to The Hollywood Reporter, his portrayal of Wendell provided considerable dramatic tension opposite the show's central antagonist, J.R. Ewing.

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