Actor Charles Grodin Has Passed Away at Age 86

Actor Charles Grodin Has Passed Away at Age 86

Actor Charles Grodin Has Passed Away at Age 86. Comedic Actor and Broadway star Charles Grodin has passed away from bone marrow cancer according to his son Nicholas. Fans know Grodin best from his roles in Beethoven, King Kong, The Heartbreak Kid, Midnight Run, and Heaven Can Wait.

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Charles also played the villain and love interest to Miss Piggy in The Great Muppet Caper. Throughout the 90’s Grodin was also a frequent guest on Late Night Shows such as Late Night With David Letterman, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and Saturday Night Live until he was reportedly banned from the show.

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Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Charles Grodin ?

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