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Fantasy Island's Montalban dies | Fantasy Island's Montalban dies |
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Actor Ricardo Montalban, who starred in the popular US TV show Fantasy Island in the 1970s-80s, has died aged 88, a Los Angeles city official says. | Actor Ricardo Montalban, who starred in the popular US TV show Fantasy Island in the 1970s-80s, has died aged 88, a Los Angeles city official says. |
The Mexican-born actor died at his home, the official said. | The Mexican-born actor died at his home, the official said. |
Fantasy Island ran for six years and centred on a magical island where guests could live out their dreams. | Fantasy Island ran for six years and centred on a magical island where guests could live out their dreams. |
Montalban - who had a long career in entertainment - was also well-known for playing the villain in Star Trek, both on television and in a feature film. | |
Montalban's death was announced by Eric Garcetti, who represents the LA district where the actor lived. | |
David Brokaw, the actor's friend, described him as a "very courtly, modest, dignified individual," the Associated Press news agency reports. | |
Montalban had been a film star in Mexico before moving to Hollywood in 1946. |