Actor Michael Wright, known for ‘The Five Heartbeats’ and ‘V,’ dies at 70
Michael Wright, whose screen credits included “The Five Heartbeats,” “The Principal” and the television series “V,” has died at age 70, his family said.
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Beth Behrs to Reunite With Kat Dennings on ‘Shifting Gears’
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