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R.I.P. Conrad “Phillip Drummond” Bain Of “Diff’rent Strokes” Fame Dead At Age 89

Aw, Mr. Drummond was a nice old man Conrad Bain Of Diff’rent Strokes Dies At Age 89 According to TMZ reports : Actor Conrad Bain — who famously played father figure Phillip Drummond on “Diff’rent Strokes” — has passed away. He was 89. Bain family sources tell TMZ, Bain died Monday night at a retirement home in Livermore, CA from natural causes. We spoke with Bain’s daughter Jennifer who tells us, “He was an amazing person. He was a lot like Mr. Drummond, but much more interesting in real life. He was an amazing father.” Bain — who became a household name starring opposite Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges on the iconic 80s series — is survived by his three sons and one daughter. He also has a surviving twin brother Bonar Bain. We’re sure Mr. Bain’s real family, and TV family are grieving at this time. We’ll keep them in our thoughts. Image via WENN

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Jennifer Lawrence on Letterman: That’s Not My Ass!

Jennifer Lawrence appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman last night and discussed a variety of topics, most notably a photo that’s been making the rounds. Is it her ass or someone else’s? The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook beauty says she has no problem admitting she’s un-photogenic, but come ON. Watch the 22-year-old star hilariously discuss her love for celebrity gossip magazines and a very, very unflattering photo of her backside she found in one: Jennifer Lawrence on The Late Show – Not My Butt! Dave and Jen also discussed her “I Beat Meryl” Golden Globe speech , their mutual disdain for all things Twitter, and how she got so good at acting. Follow the link for three more classic clips: Jennifer Lawrence on The Late Show – LIES! Jennifer Lawrence on The Late Show – Twitter Bashing Jennifer Lawrence on The Late Show – Golden Globe Speech  

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Conrad Bain Dies; Diff’rent Strokes Star was 89

Conrad Bain, an actor who will always be connected with the sitcom Diff’rent Strokes , died Monday night in California. He was 89. Sources confirmed the passing to TMZ, although few other details are available at this time. The veteran actor grew into a household name by portraying Phillip Drummond on the aforementioned series, acting opposite Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges throughout the 1980s. “He was an amazing person,” says daughter Jennifer. “He was a lot like Mr. Drummond, but much more interesting in real life. He was an amazing father.” Bain is survived by his daughter and three sons. We send the family our condolences.

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‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Dad — I’m ‘Praying’ for Gary

Filed under: Gary Coleman , Nurse! The man who played Gary Coleman ‘s sitcom father on ” Diff’rent Strokes ” tells TMZ he’s aware of Gary’s tragic situation — and says he’s “hoping and praying for his recovery.” Conrad Bain — who played Philip Drummond on the show — tells us the two… Read more

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