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Robert Blake, the Baretta and In Cold Blood star whose fame turned to infamy when he was charged but acquitted in the killing of his wife, died of heart disease Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 89.
His niece Noreen Austin confirmed his death in a news release provided to EW.
Blake was born Michael James Gubitosi on Sept. 18, 1933, in Nutley, N.J. After his parents moved their family to Los Angeles, a young Blake was cast in the Our Gang shorts, which he appeared in for five years. His acting career took off from there.
Robert Blake, Baretta star who was acquitted in wife's killing, dies at 89 (yahoo.com)
His niece Noreen Austin confirmed his death in a news release provided to EW.
Blake was born Michael James Gubitosi on Sept. 18, 1933, in Nutley, N.J. After his parents moved their family to Los Angeles, a young Blake was cast in the Our Gang shorts, which he appeared in for five years. His acting career took off from there.
Robert Blake, Baretta star who was acquitted in wife's killing, dies at 89 (yahoo.com)
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