Peter Falk, forever remembered as the brilliant and unassuming Lt. Columbo, became one of television\u2019s most beloved stars, earning four Emmys after decades of playing the rumpled detective who always outsmarted his suspects. His life was far more complex: after losing his right eye to cancer at age 3, Falk built a successful Hollywood career that included two Oscar nominations, while also facing personal and family struggles. His health declined in his later years as Alzheimer\u2019s disease progressed, and he died in June 2011 at 83 from pneumonia and complications related to the disease, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of TV\u2019s most unforgettable actors\u2026.READ BELOW<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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