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1917 – 1997Robert Mitchum (1917-1997)Died 1 July 1997, aged 79Robert Mitchum was an American actor known for his roles in film noir classics such as Out of the Past and The Night of the Hunter. He appeared in more than 130 films over a five-decade career. He died one day before fellow screen legend James Stewart.