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Michael Kearns, ‘Cheers’ actor and AIDS activist, dies at 76

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Michael Kearns, whose credits included “Cheers,” “The Waltons” and “Murder, She Wrote,” died at 76.

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  1. AL.com

    Michael Kearns, actor and AIDS activist, dies at 76 (opens AL.com)

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    Michael Kearns, an actor known for “Cheers” and “Beverly Hills, 90210” who became a prominent HIV/AIDS activist, has died at 76.

  2. MLive

    Michael Kearns, ‘Cheers’ actor and AIDS activist, dies at 76 (opens MLive)

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    Michael Kearns, whose credits included “Cheers,” “The Waltons” and “Murder, She Wrote,” died at 76.

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