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 CLEARWATER, FLA. — Juan Antonio “Chi-Chi” Rodríguez (age 88), (aka “Chy-chy Rodragweez”) died here August 8. He was an eight-time PGA Tour winner and one of the most charismatic and beloved figures in pro golf.
MSTies will remember that he was mentioned in a host segment in episode 504- SECRET AGENT SUPER DRAGON.  GERMANY — Actor and voice actor Rainer Brandt died at his home here on August 1.
MSTies will recall his performance as Bobby in the movie in episode 1011- HORRORS OF SPIDER ISLAND. He was 88.  ENCIO, Calif.– Dancer and choreographer Robert Banas, perhaps best known for his role as Joy Boy in “West Side Story,” died here July 29. He also appeared in “Bye Bye Birdie,” “The Unsinkable Molly Brown and “Mary Poppins.” He was 90.
MSTies will recall his performance played as Sonny DiMarco in the movie in episode 307- DADDY-O. He also did choreography for the movie in episode 609- THE SKYDIVERS and played a work farm inmate in the movie in episode 112- UNTAMED YOUTH. |
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