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07th Dec 2019

Friends actor Ron Leibman has died

Carl Kinsella

Ron Leibman, known for playing Dr. Leonard Green in Friends, has died at the age of 82.

While the actor is well-known for multiple roles, younger generations will certainly know him best for his recurring role as Rachel’s father in the sitcom Friends.

Leibman’s career spanned six decades and brought him fame in different eras.

He won an Emmy award back in 1979 for his role in Kaz, a legal series which he created.

He also played famous New York lawyer and Donald Trump mentor Roy Cohn in Angels in America, winning a Tony Award for the stage production of the play.

Other credits include Norma Rae and Garden State.

The BBC reported that Leibman’s agent confirmed he had died of pneumonia.

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