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Events on Thursday 8 December 1983 1
1919 – 1983Slim Pickens (1919-1983)Died 8 December 1983, aged 64Slim Pickens was an American character actor and former rodeo performer known for roles in films such as Dr. Strangelove and Blazing Saddles. His deep drawl and comic timing made him a familiar presence in westerns and comedies. He worked steadily in film and television from the 1950s through the early 1980s.