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Page 8 The Battalion Wednesday, December8,l)t 'Cocoon' star dead at age 85 Cancer claims life of Don Ameche The Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Don Ameche, the dashing leading man of the 1930s and '40s who won his only Oscar for his portrayal of an elderly swinger in the movie "Co coon," died of cancer at age 85. Ameche worked until the end, rushing to finish his work in "Corrina, Corrina/' a family dra ma starring Whoopi Goldberg and Ray Liotta. "We all knew that his health was not good and that he was re ally in the last scene of his life," said the movie's producer, Steve Tisch. "In an ironic way he was playing himself." Ameche died Monday night at the home of his son, Don Jr. He was diagnosed with prostate can cer about 13 months ago, but by then it had spread throughout his body, his son said. Like the retirees in "Cocoon" who drew vitality from aliens stranded on Earth, Ameche's re birth on the big screen was a source of joy in his later years, the Ameche appeared in such films as; 'Cocoon', 'Trading Places', 'Harry and the Hendersons' and 'Coming to America.' younger Ameche said Tuesday. "He would say to me, 'Isn't this incredible,' " Don Jr. said. "He loved it. He always was just amazed by it." When he received an Academy Award at age 79 in 1986, as best supporting actor, he remarked: "For all you members of the acad emy, this esteemed gentleman (the Oscar) says that you have giv en me your recognition. You've given to me your love; I hope that I have earned your respect." Already a radio star in the ear ly 1930s, Ameche made a smooth transition to films, beginning with "Sins of Man" in 1936. During 12 years at 20th Century Fox, he ap peared in musicals, comedies and biographical dramas, most no tably "The Story of Alexander Graham Bell." Though Ameche's film career faded, he remained active in tele vision and theater until he was cast as an avaricious businessman in the Eddie Murphy-Dan Aykroyd comedy "Trading Places" in 1983. "Cocoon" followed in 1985 and he appeared in three 1988 movies, "Cocoon II: The Re turn," "Coming to America" and "Things Change." He also if peared in "Harry and theft dersons" and "Oscar." In "Corrina, Corrina,” sel the 1950s, Ameche plays the: ther of a man struggling toci to terms with the death of wife and his growing relatii ship with a black housekeepei hires to care for his yo® daughter. Ameche's characi* dies offscreen. Ameche lived in his ownhis! near Don Jr. until 3 weeksaj when he moved in with hiss and his son's wife, Carol. Born Dominic Felix Amici Kenosha, Wis., on May 31, an Italian immigrant fatheram Irish-Cerman mother, Ameci discovered a passion for act the University of Wisconsin. Ameche married his childk sweetheart, Honore Prendergs in 1932, and they had fours® and two daughters. Mrs. Ameci ilied several years ago. He was to be cremated and memorial Mass was scheduled! Monday in Scottsdale. The following incidents were re ported to University Police De partment between Nov. 11 and Dec. 3,1993. Police Beat Misdemeanor Theft MSC Student Finance Center - Someone picked up the victim's graduation announcements with out authorization. Later that day, the victim was notified by the Student Finance Center that an unidentified female said her boyfriend took the announce ments' as a joke. She told the Stu dent Finance representative that the announcements could be found in the MSC Flag Room by the telephones. The announce ments were recovered for the vic tim. A suspect was identified by the victim. Dormitory 10 - The victim's wal let containing $170 in cash and several credit cards were stolen from a fourth floor room. 1993 Honda Civic by kicking the left front fender. Kleberg Building - The victim's black leather jacket was stolen from a second floor room of the building. North Bizzell at East Main Circle - Someone pushed over a stop sign at this location. Physical Plant personnel were contacted and the sign repaired. Burglary of a Vehicle rested following her attempt free her brother from policed tody by pulling him away ft the investigating officer. T subject struck the investigatk officer on the arm and tried scratch her face. The subjet! continued to resist violently! she was being placed under rest for the assault and interfe ing with the duties of an office: The individual was later ported to the Brazos County Jit and incarcerated. ^ol. 93 No. The A frict AUSTIN lutchison, or a seconc thics charg 1/2-year te Assistan Attornc grand jui nents alleg is a previo iept. 27. Hutchiso irst woma y winning vhad been m four fel We're Hul ep Assault Parking Area 48 - The passenger side rear window was broken to MSC Bookstore - The victim's wallet, containing several credit cards, was stolen. The victim was notified by a local business repre sentative that a subject had at tempted to use the credit cards to pay for a pmrehase. The suspect fled when the cards were seized. The suspect has been identified and a warrant has been issued for the subject's arrest. Parking Area 5 - The victim of the theft case involving the unautho rized removal of her graduation announcements from the Student Finance Center confronted the sus pect in Parking Area 5. She had reached into his vehicle and grabbed his shirt. She released her grasp for a moment, then opened the driver's door and kicked the victim in the ribs on his left side. Criminal charges are pending. gain entry into the victim's 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed the AM/FM cassette stereo, a Pana sonic Equalizer, and a Uniden Trapshooter Radar Detector. MSC - While moving throughllf crowd at a dance to investigate dispute between two indivii SPACE C iubble Spa md spacew Only a i vernight - Happy h air effort a elescope's < 'We've g ronomer. " y and for the investigating officerwii :he solar pa ob was tirr :onnections shoved by an individual the officer attempted to deta: the subject, he fled intoth crowd. A second officer, whoa! tempted to aid the first Disorderly Conduct by Exposure was tackled from behind a® pade insidt Bonfire Site - 25 individuals were issued citations. Parking Area 69 - The victim was struck in the face by her for mer boyfriend. The victim has filed criminal charges against the subject. Public Intoxication Various Campus Locations - 46 individuals were issued citations knocked to the floor by a sec® suspect. The officer was get the subject off his backs held him until other officers? rived. The subject was transp® ed to the Brazos County Jail* incarcerated. The astre Disorderly Conduct Read Building - Two suspects have been identified in the theft of a checkbook from the third floor of the Read Building on Nov. 2, 1993. Criminal charges are pending. Criminal Mischief Berlin Wall Display - Graffiti was spray-painted on the Berlin Wall display by the Presidential Li brary Office Building. Reed McDonald Building - The person responsible for cashing several personal checks that were stolen from the victim on Nov. 2, 1993 has been identified. Crocker Hall - An intoxicated individual who broke a second floor window with his hand was apprehended. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injury. Upon his release, he was trans ported to the Brazos County Jail and incarcerated. Veterinary Medical Center subject who became extreme agitated at the method oftre? ment being administered animal, verbally abused an threatened several membersa the Veterinary Medical School .etome ter, etic field. ’ scope, came Toward was to unfi as wide as i inforced Te They ga power the t Shuttle c shuttle fuel miles highe The Hul day, has no its altitude MSC Bookstore - A subject was ob served leaving the MSC Bookstore without paying for a pair of Reebok training shoes. A store em ployee detained the individual un til the investigating officer arrived. Criminal charges are pending. Dormitory 7 - A small tree was placed on a concrete bench on the north side of Dormitory 7 and set fire. The subject who reported the fire had used a fire extin guisher to put out the blaze. Criminal Attempt Public Intoxication-Criminal Attempt Burglary of Building G. Rollie White Coliseum - Ten to 12 individuals with four fire ex tinguishers were observed dis charging them on the first and second floors of the building. Parking Area 39 - A Panasonic cellular telephone was stolen from the victim's unsecured vehi cle. The phone has been recov ered. It was left on her boyfriend's desk in Cain Hall by an anonymous person. Langford Architecture Center - Someone spray-painted graffiti on the wall of the first level of the northeast stairwell. Coif Course Maintenance Shop - A subject was detected attempt ing to forcibly enter a door on the east side of the building. A large screwdriver was found by anoth er door on the east side of the building. Several fresh pry marks were observed on the door. The intoxicated individual was transported to the Brazos County Jail and incarcerated. Avenue A Apartments - Officei of the College Station PoliceD? partment and the UniversityFf lice Department responded toil "911" emergency call concern^ an individual who was attempl ing to beat the victim's door op?' with a shovel. The investigate!? officers arriveci on the scene affi I apprehended the suspect. The in I toxicated individual was tranjj ported to the Brazos Countyftl and incarcerated. Southside J^arking Garage - Someone damaged the victim's Interference with the Duties of a Public Servant ing 4du Bonfire Site - A subject was ar- indiviclual attempted to remove;;. Honda Spree moped from PA-. : | without authorization. The sell ject was arrested. —-1 Be a Part of History... Sophomore make up pictures FOR THE 1994 AGGIELAND YEARBOOK WILL BE FROM MONDAY, DEC. 6 through Tuesday, Dec. 14. Pictures are being taken at A R Photography, located at 707 Texas Ave. S., near Taco Cabana, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 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