Hollywood legend Tony Curtis dies at 85

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 Tony Curtis, the Bronx tailor's son who became a 1950s movie heartthrob and then a respected actor with such films as "Sweet Smell of Success," "The Defiant Ones" and "Some Like It Hot," has died. He was 85.

The actor died at 9:25 p.m. MDT Wednesday at his Las Vegas area home of a cardiac arrest, Clark County Coroner Mike Murphy said Thursday. Entertainment Tonight first reported the news of Curtis's death, citing a representative for the actor's daughter, Jamie Lee Curtis.

After a series of frivolous movies that exploited his handsome physique and appealing personality, Curtis moved to more substantial roles, starting in 1957 in the harrowing show business tale "Sweet Smell of Success."

After serving in the Pacific during World War II and being wounded at Guam, Tony Curtis returned to New York and studied acting under the G.I. Bill.

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[Pathfinder]

Loved him in Spartacus, but that NYC accent never did leave him.

So, Tony, do you like oysters or snails?

[Johnny Bravo]

I always liked Bernie. God bless him and his!

[twyacht]

Another of a generation that can be copied, and imitated, but never replaced. Loved his movies, his characters, and may he Rest In Peace, prayers for comfort to his family.

Man he was in great shape back in the day.



He will be missed.

[Johnny Bravo]

Another of a generation that CAN'T be copied, OR imitated, OR replaced. Loved his movies, his characters, and may he Rest In Peace, prayers for comfort to his family.

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