Nov 16, 2009 5:00 pm US/Pacific
Actors Edward Woodward, Dennis Cole Die
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Actor Edward Woodward arrives at the world premiere of 'Hot Fuzz' at Vue Cinema, Leicester Square on February 13, 2007 in London.
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Actors Edward Woodward who played "The Equalizer," Dennis Cole, a 70s era heart throb and one time husband to Jaclyn Smith, and Ken Ober, host of the 80s era MTV game show "Remote Control," which helped launch the careers of Adam Sandler and Colin Quinn, have died.
Woodward died at 79. He was an acclaimed actor known for being suave and heroic...even when playing villains.
The British-born actor was perhaps best known to American audiences for playing Robert McCall, the lead role in TV's "The Equalizer" (1985-1989). For that role he was nominated for an Emmy five times.
Dennis Cole's LA-based publicist said the actor died Sunday at a Florida hospital. Cole was 69.
His publicist said Cole was working the past few years as a real estate agent in Fort Lauderdale. His cause of death was not immediately released.
TV viewers who watched any 70s and 80s era drama will recall Cole as the blond, beefcake, handsome "face" who was usually revealed to be the unlikely bad guy in the final act. He guest starred often on such series as "Baywatch", "Love Boat," "Fantasy Island" and "Medical Center."
He also appeared opposite one-time wife Jaclyn Smith on "Charlie's Angels" in at least three episodes, usually as the guy who broke her heart in the end.
They were married from 1978-1981.
Most recently, Ken Ober, 52, was a consulting producer on "The New Adventures of Old Christine," but MTV audiences recall he hosted one of that network's first succesful series, the game show "Remote Control."
"Remote Control," which ran on MTV from 1987-89, helped launch Colin Quinn, Adam Sandler and actress Kari Wuhrer.
(© 2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Wire services contributed to this report.)
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