Jack Klugman, who rose to fame in the 1970s playing slovenly sportswriter Oscar Madison on "The Odd Couple" – a role he also portrayed on Broadway – passed away in Woodland Hills, California, on December 24 at the age of 90. The Emmy-winning actor, who had more than 100 TV credits to his name, was also well known for his starring role as the crime-fighting forensic pathologist on "Quincy, M.E." At one time a heavy smoker, Klugman survived throat ... more 

Jack Klugman, who rose to fame in the 1970s playing slovenly sportswriter Oscar Madison on "The Odd Couple" – a role he also portrayed on Broadway – passed away in Woodland Hills, California, on December 24 at the age of 90. The Emmy-winning actor, who had more than 100 TV credits to his name, was also well known for his starring role as the crime-fighting forensic pathologist on "Quincy, M.E." At one time a heavy smoker, Klugman survived throat cancer, but as a result had a vocal removed in 1989. Left without his voice, he eventually taught himself to speak again and continued working. Klugman's notable film credits include "12 Angry Men," "Days of Wine and Roses," and "Goodbye, Columbus." less