How to write an obituary without breaking a sweat
Today's journalism lesson from The New York Post: How to write an obituary entirely from the Internet Movie Database.
From '70s TV star 'Rerun' dies by Michael Starr
Berry, known for wearing colorful red suspenders and a jaunty red cap, was also known for his TV catchphrase "Hey, hey, hey!" which he shouted whenever he encountered his buddies on "What's Happening!!" which ran on ABC from 1976-79.
From Biography for Fred Berry from IMDb
Continually wears a red beret as his character did in "Whats Happening"
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Berry, who recently had a cameo in David Spade's big-screen comedy "Dickie Roberts"
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Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star(2003) .... Himself
... aka Dickie Roberts: (Former) Child Star (2003)
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After being canceled, the show returned six years later as "What's Happening Now!!" for a short-lived run with most of the original cast, including Berry.
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"What's Happening Now!" (1985) TV Series .... Freddie Stubbs (segment "Rerun") (1985-1986)
"What's Happening!!" (1976) TV Series .... Fred 'Rerun' Stubbs
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Berry, who was married six times to four different women (he married two women twice), battled a severe drug problem in the 1980s and, in 1990, was diagnosed with diabetes.
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In 1990, when diagnosed by doctors with diabetes, he was told he had to lose weight or his life would be shortened. After placing himself on a strict regiment, he lost 108 pounds and 18 inches off his waist.
Has been married 6 times to four women. He married two women twice.
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Berry later became a Baptist minister.
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A Baptist minister.
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