Lew Palter, a veteran character actor and celebrated drama teacher, died after a battle with lung cancer. He was 94.
Palter died at his home in Los Angeles on May 21, after a long battle with cancer. The news was confirmed to Titanic, in which he played Isidor Straus, the real-life business magnate and co-owner of Macy's who died aboard the ship with his wife, Ida -- a roleNotably, the Strauses -- who were among the wealthiest passengers to die aboard Titanic -- are the great-great-grandparents of Wendy Rush, the wife ofApart from his role in, Palter had small roles in a slew of TV shows and films throughout his long acting career, which began in 1967.
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Lew Palter, ‘Titanic’ Actor and Longtime CalArts Teacher, Dies at 94He worked alongside Judd Hirsch on 'Delvecchio,' played a Supreme Court justice in 'First Monday in October' and mentored Ed Harris, Don Cheadle, Cecily Strong and many others.
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