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Died on this day in horror history – May 17

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May 17

2007 – Toki Shiozawa, who appeared in the films “Monster Zero” and the TV series “Ultraman Ace,” passed away at the age of 79.

2005 – Frank Gorshin who played “The Riddler” on the “Batman” TV series, passed away at the age of 72. He also appeared in the films “Invasion Of The Saucer Men” and “Twelve Monkeys.”

2004 – Tony Randall, who played all of “The 7 Faces Of Dr. Lao,” passed away at the age of 84.

1983 – Victor Halperin who directed “White Zombie,” passed away at the age of 87.

1954 – Comedian Arthur Lucan who portrayed “Old Mother Reiley” in “My Son, the Vampire ” with Bela Lugosi, passed away at the age of 68.

Frank Gorshin
Frank Gorshin
Tony Randall
Tony Randall
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Michael Juvinall

I am a Horror journalist, producer, ravenous Horror fiend, aficionado of the classic Universal Monsters, Hammer Horror, Werewolves, and all things Horror.