'Simon & Simon' Actor Eddie Barth Dead at 78

Eddie Barth, who played rival detective Myron Fowler on the detective series 'Simon & Simon,' died May 28 of heart failure, the Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. He was 78.

According to the report, Barth died at his home in Los Angeles.

In addition to 'Simon & Simon,' on which he appeared in 38 episodes, Barth acted on a number of famous television shows throughout his career, from 'Kojak,' to 'Shaft' to 'Murder She Wrote.' He also provided the closing line in the Miller Lite beer commercials of the '80s.

On the big screen, Barth provided voice work in such films as 'Babe: Pig in the City.' According to IMDB, his last credited role was on the TV series 'As Told by Ginger,' in 2002.

Born in Philadelphia in 1931, Barth is survived by his wife, son, grandson and daughter-in-law.

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