Rex Harrison remembered by peers after death at 82
The actor Rex Harrison died in his sleep in New York at 82 after a 66 year career. Julie Andrews and Audrey Hepburn praised his talent and diction. Harrison won a Tony for Higgins in My Fair Lady and an Academy Award for the screen version opposite Hepburn. He died of pancreatic cancer in Manhattan.
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Rex Harrison, star of My Fair Lady, dies at 82
Rex Harrison, famed for Higgins in My Fair Lady, died of cancer at 82. The irascible legend, famed for language and style, faced memory lapses on stage but remained a premiere presencer on Broadway and London stages. His career spanned elegant acting that defined a fading era.
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Rebels Close on Monrovia as Liberian Capital Faces Threat
Rebels advancing 85 miles from Monrovia toward the capital encounter few government troops. In Monrovia the only heavy presence is around Doe's mansion where 2000 Israeli-trained troops guard the executive complex. Desertions and stalled fighting raise questions about the government army's strength and potential peace talks.
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