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Actor John Vernon, 'Wojeck' star and 'Animal House' dean, dead at 72
BY POPJOURNALISM STAFF
POSTED ON FEBRUARY 4, 2005

 Saskatchewan-born actor John Vernon, best known for his role as Dean Wormer in Animal House, has died at 72.

Vernon died in his Los Angeles home on Tuesday following complications from a recent heart surgery.

His family said Vernon died peacefully in his sleep.

In Canada, Vernon is also known for playing Steve Wojeck in the 1960s CBC series Wojeck, which was based on a real-life Toronto coroner.
 
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