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10/10/1985 Actor and director Orson Welles dies

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Orson Welles, 8 days before his death 1985

George Orson Welles was an American actor, director, writer, and producer who worked in theatre, radio, and film. Welles died sometime on the morning of October 10, following a heart attack. He was found by his chauffeur at around 10 a.m.; the first of Welles's friends to arrive was Paul Stewart.