Linda Manz was an actor starring in the Terrence Mailick film “Days of Heaven” and Dennis Hoppers film “Out of the Blue.” Died: Friday, August 14 (Who else died on August 14?) Details of Death: Died at the age of 58 of lung cancer. We invite you to share condolences …
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