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.
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James Allen Whitmore, Jr.
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White Plains, New York
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February 6, 2009
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Attended Yale University
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Survived by his spouse, Noreen Nash, and three sonsThe New York Times: James Whitmore...Dies at 87
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Nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar for the 1949 film BattlegroundThe New York Times: James Whitmore...Dies at 87
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Academy Award nomination for best actor for his role as President Harry Truman in 1975's Give 'Em Hell, Harry!The New York Times: James Whitmore...Dies at 87
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Other notable movie roles included The Shawshank Redemption, Planet of the Apes and The Asphalt Jungle
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Won an Emmy Award in 2000 for his guest role on the TV legal drama The PracticeThe New York Times: James Whitmore...Dies at 87
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Spokesman for Miracle-Gro plant food during the 1990sThe New York Times: James Whitmore...Dies at 87
