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Golden Girls actor Chick Vennera dead at 74 after cancer battle as fans remember ‘tremendous talent’

GOLDEN Girls actor Chick Vennera has passed away at the age of 74, as fans remember the star.

Chick, who was also known for his role in 1978's Thank God It’s Friday, lost his battle to cancer according to .

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and wrote: "RIP Chick Vennera. He was a tremendous talent- condolences to his friends, family, and colleagues."

Director 's production company Amblin also remembered the late star, writing, "We're saddened to learn that Chick Vennera, who gave vocal wing to Pesto of The Goodfeathers (amongst other characters) in the original run of @TheAnimaniacs has passed away at 74.

"Our condolences to Chick's loved ones, friends, and fellow collaborators."

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, Chick also turned heads with many other roles as he put his talent on display numerous times.

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in 1979's Yanks.

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Chick's dance in 1978's Thank God It's Friday is one of his most memorable rolesCredit: Rex

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His final role was in 2005's Glass Trap, which was then followed by his retirement.

Chick went on to teach at Los Angeles’ Renegade Theatre and Film Group in 2009.

Aside from this daughter, he is survived by his daughter and wife, Suzanne Vennera.

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Chick alongside Richard Gere in 1979's YanksCredit: Rex
Chick in another scene from The Golden GirlsCredit: Getty
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