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Edward Herrmann, 'Gilmore Girls' Star, Dead At 71

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- "Gilmore Girls" star Edward Herrmann has died, his son said.

Rory Herrmann said that his father died Wednesday in a New York City hospital where he was being treated for brain cancer. Edward Herrmann was 71.

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The towering, 6-foot-5 actor with the melodious voice made his mark on stage, on screen and as the narrator of a number of documentaries.

He also provided the voice for Franklin D. Roosevelt in Ken Burns' documentary series "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History," which aired on PBS earlier this year.

Herrmann also appeared in "The Aviator," "Nixon" and "The Lost Boys."

He also appeared in several Broadway shows, making his debut in "Moonchildren" in 1971. He won a Tony Award for 1976's "Mrs. Warren's Profession" and was nominated again for "Plenty" in 1983.

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