'Rockford Files' Actor Joe Santos Dies At 84

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Actor Joe Santos, who appeared on the 1970s TV show "The Rockford Files" with James Garner, has died. He was 84.

Santos died at a Santa Monica hospital Friday, according to TMZ.com.

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He was known for playing Lt. Dennis Becker on the NBC show, which ran from 1974-80. He also had roles on "Magnum, P.I." and, more recently, on HBO's "The Sopranos."

Santos had a heart attack at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday and was put on life support, TMZ reported.

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