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RIP Mr McNair

posted 12 years ago by edimeo25
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Just saw on William 'McNair' Duell's profile that he passed away this past December at the age of 88. Only 8 of the principle cast members (well those with speaking roles) left. Adams, Jefferson, Rutledge, Martha, Witherspoon, Lee, the Courier and McNair's assistant.

[–] JKearse 12 years ago

Don't forget Edward Rutlege (John Cullum)

Have you noticed that many of the cast died really pretty young? By this I mean Fifties and Sixties? Many of them are stage actors, and I believe the life of most stage actors is very hard.

[–] edimeo25 12 years ago

Yeah, I've noticed that too. A ton of them died in the 80s. Too bad. Sony needs to get the surviving cast members together for a commentary for a future blu ray release!

[–] charlotte-keller 12 years ago

You also forgot John Cullum who portrayed Edward Rutledge

Charlotte Chsrger

[–] edimeo25 12 years ago

Oopsy. Just fixed it.

[–] Blueghost 12 years ago

Sorry to hear it.