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RIP: Actor Paul Comi dies at 84

posted 8 years ago by Shadow2700
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Paul Comi

Paul Comi of North Quincy passed away Aug. 26 in Pasadena, California.

Paul was born Feb 11. 1932 and died of complications related to Alzheimer’s. He was a three-time Purple Heart veteran who served in Korea.

He had a long and well-respected career both as an actor (known for his roles in over 600 stage, film and television) and also as a businessman.

His film credits include the role of Pvt. Abbott in The Young Lions with Marlon Brando and Montgomery Clift. He was also cast as Lt. Tim, Steve McQueen’s assistant, in The Towering Inferno.

He is survived by his wife Eva and his children Diane, Kristin and Paul Jr.

http://thequincysun.com/2016/09/12/paul-comi/

[–] lhardman_763 8 years ago

I didn't recognize the name and wondered what the Rawhide connection was. Looked it up, and darned if he wasn't one of my favorite background drovers, Yoyo. I particularly liked the episode "NO Dogs or Drovers" where he gets to a bigger role that usual, buying a suite of many colors, literally off the back of a drummer, for his trip into town.

RIP.