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Stacy Keach, Actor Who Embodied Hamlet and Mike Hammer, Dies at 85

Stacy Keach, Actor Who Embodied Hamlet and Mike Hammer, Dies at 85
New York Times Wednesday 11 November 2026, 01:08 UTC By Barry Singer 1 min read
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He missed out on several major film roles, but found steady work in the theater, on TV and in movies.

He missed out on several major film roles, but found steady work in the theater, on TV and in movies.
Stacy Keach (PERSON) Who Embodied Hamlet (PERSON) Mike Hammer (PERSON)
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