James McEachin, a prolific actor in the 70s and 80s. Did a bunch of episodes of Matlock in the 1st season, and was a regular in the Perry Mason stuff with Raymond Burr.
Did a ton of guest shots in the regular gamut of shows, including Trapper John, Hunter, TJ Hooker, Buck Rogers, Six Million Dollar Man, Quincy ME, the Rockford Files, and more.
He died in January but was just announced now. He also was in the Korean War, survivin an ambush where he was left for dead, and after acting, became an award-winning author.
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