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Actor William Smithers Passes Away
William Smithers, a renowned actor known for his roles in Dallas and Papillon, died at the age of 98. His passing was reported by local media on June 16, 2026.
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William Smithers, an actor best known for a recurring role on the hit ’80s TV series Dallas as well as a featured role in the 1973 Steve McQueen prison drama Papillon, died May 26 in Santa Barbara, California. He was 98. His death was first reported by the local newspaper Santa Barbara Indepen
2026-06-16 18:35 UTC