Wilford Brimley dead at 85...

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Wilford Brimley, the longtime character actor who appeared in such hit films as Cocoon, The Firm, The Natural and The China Syndrome but is best known as the pitch man for Quaker Oats food products, has died. He was 85.

Brimley passed away at his home in his native Utah, TMZ reported.

The news site said that Brimley was on dialysis while being treated in an intensive care unit after his health deteriorated in the final days of his life.

Diabetes.
 
A memorable actor who was always enjoyable to watch.
 
had an odd career.

here are some highlights

 
"oat meal sticks to your body, and helps keep you running strong all morning...it guarantees that you will never get old and will never die" - old commercial starring Brimley
 

Wilford Brimley, the longtime character actor who appeared in such hit films as Cocoon, The Firm, The Natural and The China Syndrome but is best known as the pitch man for Quaker Oats food products, has died. He was 85.

Brimley passed away at his home in his native Utah, TMZ reported.

The news site said that Brimley was on dialysis while being treated in an intensive care unit after his health deteriorated in the final days of his life.

Diabetes.
Is anyone surprised? I am surprised he lived this long. I doubt he ate much oatmeal
 
"oat meal sticks to your body, and helps keep you running strong all morning...it guarantees that you will never get old and will never die" - old commercial starring Brimley
It is a very healthy food. It's one of the few grains you should be eating
 
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