Robert Culp dies after fall

[lady cop]

just breaking, no details.


Actor Robert Culp died after falling and hitting his head in a Los Angeles park Wednesday, his publicist said.


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Actor Robert Culp Dead
Actor Robert Culp, 79, best known for his work in television's "I Spy" in the 1960s and more recently in "Everybody Loves Raymond," died this morning after a fall at his Hollywood home, authorities said.


The actor was rushed to Queen of Angels hospital shortly after 11 a.m. PDT after hitting his head while taking a walk outside his home, said LAPD Lt. Bob Binder. He was found by a jogger who called 911, and paramedics, patrol officers and detectives responded to the scene, the Los Angeles Times reports. He was pronounced dead at the hospital later; no foul play is suspected but an autopsy will be conducted.

A native of Oakland, Calif., he graduated from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.

Although often considered only a television actor, Mr. Culp worked in the movies as well, as naval officer John F. Kennedy's friend Ensign George Ross in "PT 109"; as gunslinger Wild Bill Hickok in "The Raiders" and as the fiance of Jane Fonda in the romantic comedy "Sunday in New York." He went on to star in "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice" in 1969. Mr. Culp also played the president in Alan J. Pakula's 1994 murder mystery "The Pelican Brief."

According to IMDB.com, he was a poker playing buddy of Hugh M. Hefner as a result, was a frequent guest at the Playboy Mansion.


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[Twilla]

He was pretty old, wasn't he? Just looked, he was 79. Strange, I wonder what happened.

[Greeneyesofblue]

Sad to hear. I loved his character in "Raymond".

[LKTraz]

I liked the chemistry he had with Bill Cosby in I Spy. They complemented each other well.

[twisteroo]

Don't forget some of his best work. Seriously, I loved that show, still do.

[LH]

Greatest American Hero!!!!!!!!!!

[Twilla]

I loved that show too, it was very funny.