Veteran actor James Whitmore died on February 6, 2009. According to Whitmore's son, his father passed away at his home in Mailbu, California, after a battle with lung cancer. During his 60-year career, Whitmore won a Tony and an Emmy Award, and was twice nominated for an Academy Award. Whitmore was 87 years old.The New York Times: James Whitmore...Dies at 87
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Matty Whitmore
Whitmore's grandson, Matty Whitmore was a contestant on Survivor Gabon, the 17th season of Survivor. He was voted off on the evening of the finale, December 14, 2008, finishing in fourth place.