Apr 16
Jody McCrea Dies
Posted by Slobokan @ 22:09 · 120 words · print
Jody McCrea, the actor son of Joel McCrea who appeared in a spate of westerns in the 1950s and `60s but was best known for his comedic work in the surf and on the sand as a regular cast member of the popular "Beach Party" movies, has died. He was 74.
McCrea, whose mother was actress Frances Dee and who later became acattle rancher in New Mexico, died of cardiac arrest April 4 in Roswell, N.M., said his brother, Peter.
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cCrea's wife, actress Dusty Iron Wing McCrea, died in 1996.
In addition to his brother Peter, McCrea is survived by his other brother, David; and his step-children, David Iron Wing and Jacquet Rogers.
A memorial service has been held in Roswell.
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