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The Longest Yard and Teen Wolf actor James Hampton dies aged 84
James Hampton, the actor known for his roles in The Longest Yard and Teen Wolf, has died aged 84.
Key points:
- He died at his home due to complications from Parkinson’s disease
- Hampton was close friend of the late Burt Reynolds after the pair met in the 1960s
- His agent said he “wasn’t trying to be a big star, he loved his characters because he was so understated”
He died on Wednesday at his home in Fort Worth, Texas, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease, a family spokesperson told the Hollywood Reporter.
Hampton was a close friend of the late Burt Reynolds after the pair met on the set of a 1960s Western drama called Gunsmoke.
The pair worked on several projects together in the following decade, including The Longest Yard.
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