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Beloved Restaurateur Dan Tana Dies at 90
8/17/2025
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- Dan Tana, former actor and restaurateur, passed away at 90, as confirmed by his restaurant staff.
- He founded Dan Tana's Restaurant in 1964, which became a popular celebrity destination in West Hollywood.
- Notable guests included Marilyn Monroe and Johnny Carson, who regarded it as his favorite restaurant in L.A.
- Tana sold the restaurant in 2009 and later retired to Belgrade, Serbia.
