Lennie Weinrib Dies

Lennie Weinrib, a character actor, writer, director and voice-over artist who brought to life "H.R. Pufnstuf," has died. He was 71.

Weinrib died June 28 at a hospital in Santiago, Chile, after suffering a stroke, his daughter Linda Weinrib said. He had retired from show business in the early 1990s and moved to Chile, the native country of his second wife, Sonia.

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"This guy is one of the all-time great talents, between his voices and writing," said "H.R. Pufnstuf" co-producer Marty Krofft.

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He also provided voices for numerous TV cartoons, including "The Addams Family," "The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show," "The New Tom & Jerry Show," and "Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo."

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Along with wife Sonia and daughter Linda, Weinrib is also survived by daughters Grace and Heidi and two grandchildren.

Rest In Peace, Lennie.