US actor Art LaFleur dies at 78 after decade long Parkinson’s battle


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Art LaFleur acted in movies such as 'The Sandlot', 'The Santa Clause 2' and '3' and 'Field Of Dreams'. Photo: TNS

Art LaFleur, best known for playing Babe Ruth in The Sandlot, has died. He was 78.

The actor’s wife, Shelley LaFleur, confirmed his death, which followed a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease, on Nov 18 in a heartfelt Facebook post.

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