Carl Ballantine Dies
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Carl Ballantine, the "amazing" comedy magician and character actor who was part of the World War II PT boat crew on the 1960s sitcom "McHale's Navy," has died. He was 92.
Ballantine died in his sleep of age-related causes Tuesday at his home in the Hollywood Hills, said his daughter Saratoga Ballantine.
As an actor, Ballantine was best known for playing the supporting role of crew member Lester Gruber on "McHale's Navy," the popular 1962-66 series that starred Ernest Borgnine.
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Ballantine's wife of 45 years, actress Ceil Cabot, died in 2000.
In addition to his daughter Saratoga, he is survived by another daughter, Molly; and his sister, Esther Robinson.
Instead of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Used Pets, 517 W. Buckthorn, Inglewood, CA 90301.
No funeral will be held.
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