David Emge, star of 'Dawn of the Dead,' dies at 77
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The late David Emge played a doomed helicopter pilot in George Romero's horror classic 'Dawn of the Dead.'
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David Emge, star of 'Dawn of the Dead,' dies at 77
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David Emge Dead: 'Dawn of the Dead' Star Was 77 – The Hollywood Reporter
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David Emge died at age 77 on Saturday Jan 20th, 2024. RIP Flyboy. It w
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David Emge dead at 77: Dawn of the Dead actor passes away four decades after his starring role as Flyboy in cult horror
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David Emge, Original 'Dawn of the Dead' Star, Dead at 77