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ET has confirmed that actress SUZANNE PLESHETTE passed away from lung cancer Saturday. The TV and Broadway star died at her Los Angeles home surrounded by family, her step-son JASON POSTON tells us. He describes it as a "quiet, elegant passing." She was 70 years old.

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Emmy-winning sitcom sidekick TOM POSTON, who memorably starred alongside BOB NEWHART on "Newhart," passed away on Monday night. He was 85.

The veteran comic actor was nominated three times for an Emmy during his tenure as lovable lunk George Utley on the popular '80s show. He was also nominated for an Outstanding Guest Actor Emmy for his appearance on "Coach"; he won a Best Supporting Actor Emmy in 1959 for his role on "The STEVE ALLEN Show."

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New episodes of "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" dealing with the death of JOHN RITTER begin airing tonight at 8 p.m. On tonight's ET, we take a look at how ABC is dealing with the loss of its star, and also bring you a look at never-before-seen footage of John from the documentary "Given a Chance ... A Little Girl's Journey."

Fans of the late actor know he actively supported the United Cerebral Palsy foundation for more than 20 years. His interest was personal: His older brother, TOM, has the affliction.

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New episodes of "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" dealing with the death of JOHN RITTER begin airing Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 8 p.m. On tonight's ET, we take a look at how ABC is dealing with the loss of its star, and also bring you a look at never-before-seen footage of John from the documentary "Given a Chance ... A Little Girl's Journey."

Fans of the late actor know he actively supported the United Cerebral Palsy foundation for more than 20 years. His interest was personal: His older brother, TOM, has the affliction.

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