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Iconic star of “Revenge of the Nerds” and “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka” Bernie Casey passed away in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to reports.
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Having spent the last few days in the hospital, the beloved actor and NFL star died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by loved ones after recently falling ill.
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In 1969, Casey made his acting debut in “Guns of the Magnificent Seven,” and he went on to co-star in over 80 different films. His most recent roles include “When I Find the Ocean” (2006), “Babylon 5” (1995) and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” (1994). In addition to acting, he was a standout NFL star and spent six years playing for the San Francisco 49ers and another two years for the Los Angeles Rams.
Casey also had a strong passion for the arts, being especially fond of painting and poetry.
He was 78.
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