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Ed Williams, Star of Naked Gun, Dies at 98

10/16/2025

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Ed Williams, who played Ted Olson in Police Squad! and Naked Gun films, died at 98 on October 2 in Los Angeles.
He began in radio and theater and later taught broadcasting at L.A. City College.
After a 24-year acting hiatus, he returned in the late 1970s and joined Police Squad!, leading to the Naked Gun series.
He is survived by his wife Nancy, sons Fred and Ian, and grandchildren.

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Ed Williams, who played Ted Olson in Police Squad! and Naked Gun films, died at 98 on October 2 in Los Angeles.
He began in radio and theater and later taught broadcasting at L.A. City College.
After a 24-year acting hiatus, he returned in the late 1970s and joined Police Squad!, leading to the Naked Gun series.
He is survived by his wife Nancy, sons Fred and Ian, and grandchildren.