Actor, Politician Al Lewis Dies at 95

Saturday February 4, 2006 7:31 PM

By LARRY McSHANE

Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK (AP) - Actor Al Lewis, the cigar-chomping patriarch of \'\'The Munsters'' whose work as a basketball scout, restaurateur and political candidate never eclipsed his role as Grandpa from the television sitcom, died after several years of failing health. He was 95.

Lewis, with his wife at his bedside, passed away Friday night, said Bernard White, program director at WBAI-FM, where the actor hosted a weekly radio program for years. White made the announcement on the air during the Saturday slot where Lewis usually appeared.

\'\'To say that we will miss his generous, cantankerous, engaging spirit is a profound understatement,'' White said.

I heard he really committed suicide on myspace.

My grandma's 95 as well. it's really old.

You better make sure your grandmother doesnt have myspace.

Can a 95 y/o even operate a computer?

my grandma went blind a few years ago, but i don't see any reason why age would stop you, barring medical issues.

I thought he was already dead

You were wrong.

Wow. What was the name of Herman? best Maine accent ever in Pet Cemetary.

I don't remember his name. But he was in My Cousin Vinnie too. Herman always hated his roll in the Munsters because he was afraid he would be typecasted.

And he so was!

he needs viagra