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Bud Spencer: the spaghetti Western actor who wore many hats

Kate MüserJune 28, 2016

Best known for his spaghetti Westerns, actor Bud Spencer was also an Olympic swimmer, lawyer and politician. He died on June 27, 2016, at the age of 86.

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Bud Spencer in 'The Fight Before Christmas,' 1994, Copyright: picture-alliance/dpa
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Click through the gallery above for a closer look at actor Bud Spencer's films and his broad collection of life experiences - from participating in the Olympic Games to running for political office in Italy.

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