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Oscar and Emmy-Winning Actress Cloris Leachman Dies at 94

Associated Press

   LOS ANGELES - Cloris Leachman, an Oscar winner for her portrayal of a
   lonely housewife in "The Last Picture Show" and a comedic delight as
   the fearsome Frau Blücher in "Young Frankenstein" and neighbor Phyllis
   on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" has died. She was 94.

   Leachman died in her sleep of natural causes at her home in Encinitas,
   California, publicist Monique Moss said Wednesday. Her daughter was at
   her side, Moss said.

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