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Legendary voiceover actor Don LaFontaine, "The King of Voiceovers," passed away at the age of 68 on Monday, September 1, 2008.E! Online: Don LaFontaine Dies At 68 (September1, 2008)
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Fast Facts
- Born: August 26, 1940
- Date of death: Monday, September 1, 2008
- Admitted to Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles on Friday, August 29, 2008Mediabistro.com: VO Legend Don LaFontaine in Critical Condition (August 26, 2008)
- Cause of death was not released but he passed away following complications from Pneumothorax
- Wife: Nita Whitaker
- Three children: Christine, Skye and ElyseE! Online: Don LaFontaine Dies At 68 (September1, 2008)
- Recorded over 5,000 television commercials, movie trailers and video game trailers
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Cause of LaFontaine's Death
LaFontaine was admitted to Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, on Friday, August 29, after experiencing shortness of breath, which was determined to be caused by a blood clot in his lung.Mediabistro.com: VO Legend Don LaFontaine in Critical Condition (August 26, 2008) He died following complications from Pneumothorax, a result of a collapsed lung.E! Online: Don LaFontaine Dies At 68 (September1, 2008) -
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@JayRow Don LaFontaine, because since it's never gonna be made I get to pick whoever I like, even though he's dead. :'(
@VanillaJester | November 02, 2009 09:22 PM
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