Grandpa Munster dead at 82

The BBC has reported that Actor Al Lewis, best known for his role as Grandpa in 1960s TV comedy The Munsters, has died at the age of 82.

"The actor, whose career included stints as a political candidate and basketball talent scout, died on Friday.

His death was announced by the New York radio station, WBAI-FM, where the actor hosted a weekly series."

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