Actor Tab Hunter Died At 86

American actor Tab Hunter has passed away at the age of 86. The veteran actor played the chiselled 1950s heartthrob in 'Damn Yankees! His partner Allan Glaser said that Hunter died in Santa Barbara from a blood clot that then caused a heart attack. He described the death as 'unexpected and sudden'.

Hunter was a well-known Hollywood star of the 1950s and 1960s. His first role was a minor part in a film noir, 'The Lawless' (1950) and starred in more than 40 films. His got much fame after he was cast as the young Marine Danny in 1955's World War II drama 'Battle Cry' which was based on a bestseller by Leon Uris and became Warner Bros largest grossing film of that year.

Hunter was not just a great actor but also a pop singer, film producer, and author. He received strong critical acclaim for a performance he gave on TV in 'Forbidden Area', the debut show of Playhouse 90. The show was written by Rod Serling and directed by John Frankenheimer. Well, we lost a great personality but he will always be remembered in our prayers. 

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