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The American interpreter was known for his role as detective Tony Baretta in the series ‘Baretta’. He has passed away at the age of 89. His family has explained that he suffered from heart disease.
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In 2001 he was accused of the murder of his wife, he was finally acquitted.
EUROPA PRESS The American actor Robert Blakeknown for his role as the detective Tony Baretta in the series ‘Baretta’, has died this Thursday at the age of 89.
According to a statement issued on behalf of his niece, the actor had long suffered from a heart diseaseand has passed away at his home in Los Angeles, United States.
Blake, whose real name was Michael James Vicenzo Gubitosi started acting when he was still a child and went on to win a Golden Globe and a prize Emmy for his role in the series ‘Baretta’, in addition to being recognized for his role in the film ‘Cold-blooded’ (1968).
Known for his turbulent life and his difficult attitude on and off the film sets, Blake was accused of the murder of his wifeBonny Lee Bakley, in 2001, although he was acquitted during the trial.
