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Actor Michael DeLano Passes Away at 84, Heart Attack

11/26/2025

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Michael DeLano, actor and singer known for Rhoda and Ocean's Eleven, died October 20 in Las Vegas at age 84 from a heart attack.
Jean DeLano confirmed the news.
DeLano began his career in 1960 as Key Larson, recording songs before acting in the 1970s.
He played Johnny Venture in Rhoda and Sonny Caputo in Firehouse.
A celebration of his life will be held at The Dispensary Lounge.

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Michael DeLano, actor and singer known for Rhoda and Ocean's Eleven, died October 20 in Las Vegas at age 84 from a heart attack.
Jean DeLano confirmed the news.
DeLano began his career in 1960 as Key Larson, recording songs before acting in the 1970s.
He played Johnny Venture in Rhoda and Sonny Caputo in Firehouse.
A celebration of his life will be held at The Dispensary Lounge.