Tom Troupe dead: Mission Impossible and Star Trek star dies
Mission Impossible and Star Trek star Tom Troupe has died at age 97 at his home in Beverly Hills from natural causes. The family confirmed the news on Sunday, five days after his birthday.
The actor is survived by his son Christopher Troupe, daughter-in-law Becky Coulter, granddaughter Ashley Troupe.
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