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William Smithers, a prolific character actor best known for his role as Jeremy Wendell on Dallas, had a nine‑month arc on Peyton Place and appeared as a warden in Papillon; he died May 26 in Santa Barbara, California at age 98. A Navy veteran of World War II and a seasoned Broadway/Off‑Broadway performer, his career spanned from the 1950s through the 1990s with numerous TV credits.
William Smithers, a veteran character actor best known for portraying the ruthless WestStar Oil chairman Jeremy Wendell on Dallas and for roles in Papillon and Star Trek, died at 98 in Santa Barbara, per the Santa Barbara Independent. A Richmond, Virginia native with a rich stage career (Broadway and The Actors Studio) who also appeared on Peyton Place and in major films, Smithers was involved in a landmark 1970s contract dispute with MGM that helped shape entertainment law. His Dallas run spanned 50 episodes from 1981 to 1989.
Actor Russell Crowe announced on Twitter that his beloved Papillon puppy, Louis, died at just 16 months old after being hit by a truck. The tragedy occurred on the two-year anniversary of his father's death. Crowe shared a photo of Louis and a moving tribute to the tiny, cheeky, and brave dog. Many of his celebrity friends expressed their condolences to the heartbroken actor.