Walter Matthau
WAP2000070104 -10 MARCH 1996-LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA: Walter Matthau, co-star in the motion picture comedy "Grumpier Old Men" poses backstage March 10, at the 22nd annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles after the film was named favorite comedy motion picture. Matthau died at the age of 79 Saturday, July 1, of a heart attack. mc/jr/Jim Ruymen UPI
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