Jack Klugman, the renowned actor known for his roles in "The Odd Couple" and "Quincy, M.E.," passed away at the age of 90 in Los Angeles. His son confirmed the news, highlighting Klugman's resilience after losing his voice to throat cancer in the 1980s, from which he trained himself to speak again. Klugman was celebrated for his portrayal of Oscar Madison, a messy character, alongside Tony Randall's Felix Unger. His contributions to television left a lasting impact on audiences, including fans of "Quincy, M.E.," a show cherished by many.
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One of the Odd Couple with Tony Randall who played Felix Unger.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jack Klugman, the prolific, craggy-faced character actor and regular guy who was loved by millions as the messy one in TV's "The Odd Couple" and the crime-fighting coroner in "Quincy, M.E.," died Monday, a son said. He was 90.
Klugman, who lost his voice to throat cancer in the 1980s and trained himself to speak again, died with his wife at his side.
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