Red Buttons, the carrot-topped burlesque comedian who became a top star in early television, died Thursday in Los Angeles, according to a spokesman.He was 87.Buttons died of vascular disease at his home in the Century City area of Los Angeles. The spokesman, Warren Cowan, said Buttons had been ill for some time, and was with family members when he died.Although he was mainly known for his comedy, Buttons won an Oscar for a dramatic role in 1957, for Best Supporting Actor in "Sayonara."
WKMG (Thanks Denise)
It is a sad sad day in Hollywood today. As yet another one of the comedic greats from yesteryear is no longer with us.
