88-year-old actor Ed Wheeler has died. He was best known for his parts in Law & Order, Blue Bloods, Broadcast News, and Mickey Blue Eyes.
Wheeler had a long and successful career in movies, TV shows, plays, and ads. He died on August 21 at Englewood Hospital in New Jersey from pneumonia complications that made it impossible for him to breathe. Messeret Stroman Wheeler, his wife, told Deadline that the story was true.
Wheeler was born on February 18, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York. He first became known in the entertainment business through TV ads. Over the years, he was in a lot of national ads for well-known names like Reynolds Wrap, Reynolds Diapers, Sudafed, Pepcid AC, Computer Associates, and many more.
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Wheeler’s career in TV and movies spanned several decades, spanning a wide range of genres and including roles in famous shows and movies. His work on stage and screen will always be remembered, and his services to the business will be remembered by both fans and coworkers.
We will miss Ed Wheeler very much. He is left by his wife, Messeret Stroman Wheeler.
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