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On This Day: February 12, 1985 - Nicholas Colasanto Passed Away at Age 61.
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On This Day: February 12, 1985 - Nicholas Colasanto Passed Away at Age 61.
On this day, February 12, 1985, Nicholas Colasanto, best known for his role as Coach Ernie Pantusso on Cheers, passed away at the age of 61 from a heart attack.
Colasanto was a beloved figure on the hit sitcom, playing the kind-hearted and often forgetful bartender and mentor to Sam Malone. His warmth and comedic timing made Coach one of the most memorable characters during the show’s early seasons. Before Cheers, Colasanto had a long career in television and film, appearing in shows like...
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