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Actor Willem Dafoe Lists Property In Region He Purchased In 2008 Actor Willem Dafoe Lists Property In Region He Purchased In 2008
Actor Willem Dafoe Lists Property In Region He Purchased In 2008 A Hudson Valley property owned by one of Hollywood's biggest names is up for sale. Popular actor Willem Dafoe is listing the residence in the Hudson Valley hamlet of High Falls, located west of I-87 in Ulster County, for $1.275 million, according to the Robb Report. The 68-year-old Dafoe purchased the 1-acre property for $400,000 in 2008.  Dafoe has been nominated for four Academy Awards, with the first coming in 1986 for Best Supporting Actor in Oliver Stone's war film "Platoon." Covering less than 2 square miles, High Falls has a population of just under 1,000 and is in betwee…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies
Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies James Caan, the New York-born actor best-known for his highly acclaimed roles in “The Godfather,” “Elf,” and “Misery,” has died at the age of 82. His death was announced on Caan's official Twitter account: “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." Caan, who will forever be known for playing “Sonny” Corleone, the brother to Al Pacino’s Michael, in the "Godfather," was honored for his work …

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by Kathy Reakes