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David Sheiner, Character Actor Known for ‘The Odd Couple’ and ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ Dies at 98

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David Sheiner, a character actor best known for his roles in 'The Odd Couple' and 'Murder, She Wrote,' has died at ninety-eight. According to Variety, Sheiner passed away on June fifth from renal failure in Los Angeles. The Lee Strasberg-trained performer had a long career spanning Broadway and television, establishing himself as a recognizable face across decades of American entertainment.

Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/david-sheiner-dead-the...

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