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Veteran actor Peter Van Norden dies at 75

Peter Van Norden, the actor who brought memorable characters to life in 'Police Academy 2' and 'The Naked Gun 2½', died peacefully on Thursday morning in a Southern California hospice facility at 75,

Julian MercerJuly 12, 20264 min read


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