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By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide to Cancer since 2005

Peter Boyle, Dad from Everybody Loves Raymond Dies at 71

Wednesday December 13, 2006
Peter Boyle, famed for his roles in Young Frankenstein and in the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond has died. He was 71. He suffered from both multiple myeloma and heart disease. Boyle died at New York Presbyterian Hospital Tuesday evening. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

He will best be remembered for his role as Frank Barone, father of Ray Romano, in the hit series Everybody Loves Raymond. He was a versatile actor, with starring roles in Young Frankenstein and Monster's Ball.

What You Need to Know About Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects cells in the bone marrow. It is a relatively uncommon type of cancer, with an estimated 16,000 people in th U.S diagnosed in the U.S in 2006. Over 11,000 people will die of the disease this year.

Suggested Reading:
  • What is Multiple Myeloma
  • Multiple Myeloma Symptoms
  • How to Prevent Multiple Myeloma
  • Comments

    December 14, 2006 at 5:44 pm
    (1) MIKEL says:

    He was he diagnosed with multi myeloma? Anyone? Please! My dad was diagnosed in July 06.

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