Late British actor and U.S. game show legend Richard Dawson was diagnosed with cancer just three weeks before his death on Saturday.
The Hogan's Heroes star, who later became known as the lovable host of America's Family Feuds, died in Los Angeles from complications of esophageal cancer.
His son Gary - from the presenter's marriage to British bombshell Diana Dors - reveals his dad only learned he was battling the disease shortly before his passing, after seeking help from doctors for what he thought was heartburn.
Dawson's first radiation treatment didn't go smoothly and he suffered a heart attack during the session.
Gary Dawson tells U.S. news show Access Hollywood, "It all just kind of happened really quickly."
Dawson passed away surrounded by his family and Gary is happy he wasn't in pain for too long.
He says, "Luckily, he didn't have to go through all the bad treatments and stuff... We all got to say goodbye. When we were saying goodbye, his eyes popped open. He hugged us. It was a beautiful moment."...
The Hogan's Heroes star, who later became known as the lovable host of America's Family Feuds, died in Los Angeles from complications of esophageal cancer.
His son Gary - from the presenter's marriage to British bombshell Diana Dors - reveals his dad only learned he was battling the disease shortly before his passing, after seeking help from doctors for what he thought was heartburn.
Dawson's first radiation treatment didn't go smoothly and he suffered a heart attack during the session.
Gary Dawson tells U.S. news show Access Hollywood, "It all just kind of happened really quickly."
Dawson passed away surrounded by his family and Gary is happy he wasn't in pain for too long.
He says, "Luckily, he didn't have to go through all the bad treatments and stuff... We all got to say goodbye. When we were saying goodbye, his eyes popped open. He hugged us. It was a beautiful moment."...
- 6/5/2012
- WENN
The California State Lottery has teamed with "The Biggest Loser" co-producer 3 Ball Prods. for "Make Me a Millionaire," a new lottery game show to be hosted by Mark Walberg of Fox's "Moment of Truth."
3 Ball's Todd Nelson and Jd Roth and Gary Dawson and Randy Katz of Milestone Entertainment, a leading producer of lottery entertainment programs, will produce "Millionaire," which will premiere in syndication Jan. 17 for an initial four-year run. It will replace "The Big Spin," the longest-running lottery game show.
In conjunction with the new show, the California State Lottery has introduced a new Scratchers ticket, also called "Make Me a Millionaire," that offers the chance to appear on the show as a prize.
3 Ball, Walberg, the show's co-presenter Liz Hernandez and director Rich Dipirro are repped by Wma.
3 Ball's Todd Nelson and Jd Roth and Gary Dawson and Randy Katz of Milestone Entertainment, a leading producer of lottery entertainment programs, will produce "Millionaire," which will premiere in syndication Jan. 17 for an initial four-year run. It will replace "The Big Spin," the longest-running lottery game show.
In conjunction with the new show, the California State Lottery has introduced a new Scratchers ticket, also called "Make Me a Millionaire," that offers the chance to appear on the show as a prize.
3 Ball, Walberg, the show's co-presenter Liz Hernandez and director Rich Dipirro are repped by Wma.
- 1/7/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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