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'Lassie' actor Joey D. Vieira dead at 80
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Joey D. Vieira, best known for his role on the popular television show "Lassie," has died at the age of 80.
"I have known him nearly 30 years. We were in touch with Joey and his kids all these years," Laurie Jacobson Provost said. Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an Entertainment Writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.giang@fox.com and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.
"We spoke to Joey weekly during his long hospital stay. His daughter, Shanyn, let us know when he entered hospice, which barely lasted 24 hours."
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