'Ghost Whisperer' Actor Steve Landesberg Died at 65

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The funnyman, who once also appeared on 'The Cosby Show', passed away on Monday, December 20 after reportedly battling cancer.

December 21, 2010

AceShowbiz - Actor/comic Steve Landesberg has passed away. He was 65. The funnyman died on Monday, December 20, according to his agent Jeffrey Leavitt. He had reportedly been battling cancer.

Landesberg started his career as a stand-up comedian in New York before landing his most famous role as Detective Arthur Dietrich in hit TV sit-com "Barney Miller" in 1975, with the show running until 1982.

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He went on to appear in other TV series such as "The Cosby Show", "Golden Girls" and "Ghost Whisperer", as well as parts in movies including "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Wild Hogs".

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Ross Landesberg, and a daughter, Elizabeth.

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