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Ernest Borgnine dies

July 9, 2012 12:56 am

Oscar-winning actor Ernest Borgnine, whose career spanned more than 60 years, has died, his spokesman has said.

He died of renal failure in a Los Angeles hospital with his family by his side, his spokesman, Harry Flynn, told the Associated Press.

Mr Borgnine, who was 95 years old, continued acting until recently with a role in the hospital drama ER in 2009.

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He won an Oscar in 1955 for his role in the film Marty.

Borgnine was also known for his roles in western The Wild Bunch and disaster movie The Poseidon Adventure.