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Robert Oliver Reed (13 February 1938 – 2 May 1999) was an English actor. After making his first significant screen appearances in Hammer Horror films in the early 1960s, his notable films include The Trap (1966), playing Bill Sikes in Oliver!
May 5, 2020 · Ridley Scott reveals how actor Oliver Reed died of a heart attack in a pub after challenging sailors to a drinking match. Reed's scenes were completed by CGI in the 2000 epic film.
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May 3, 1999 · Hard-boozing actor Oliver Reed – known for his lusty portrayals of English louts, lovers and lunatics both on-screen and in real life – died yesterday at the age of 61. The feisty,...
Sep 22, 2020 · Oliver Reed died of a heart attack in 2000 while filming Gladiator, a historical epic directed by Ridley Scott. The film used digital effects and stand-ins to complete his scenes as Proximo, a former gladiator and mentor to Maximus.
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May 3, 1999 · The cause of death for Mr. Reed, who was pronounced dead before he reached the hospital, was not immediately known and an autopsy is scheduled for early this week.
THE ACTOR and legendary hellraiser Oliver Reed died suddenly yesterday after being taken ill in a bar. The star of more than 60 films was having a drink with friends in a bar in Valletta, Malta...
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Oliver Reed, who starred in films such as Oliver! and The Devils, died in Malta in 1999 after being taken ill in a pub. He was 61 and had a reputation for heavy drinking and brawling.
