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Pat Colbert, 'Dallas' Actress Who Played Dora Mae, Dead at 77
Pat Colbert, the actress best known for her work on the hit series Dallas, has died. She was 77.
Colbert’s death on June 23 was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by her sister, Tami Colbert. According to the report, the actress died at her home in Compton, California. Though no cause of death was revealed, her sister shared that she suffered three strokes over the last decade.
Colbert’s career began in the 1980s when she appeared on the series Flamingo Road as one of the working girls for four episodes. After her brief time on the show, she landed her big break on Dallas in 1983. It was the role of Dora Mae, the host of the Oil Baron’s Club, which was a prime location for characters on the iconic series.
Colbert appeared on Dallas for 67 episodes from 1983-1991.
After her time on Dallas, Colbert appeared on Sisters, True Colors and Thom & Dusty Go To Mexico: The Lost Treasure.
Colbert’s other acting credits included Benson, Capitol, Knots Landing and The Fall Guy. Her last listed credit was 2015’s If Not for His Grace.
The actress is survived by her son, Michael, and her siblings.
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DALLAS – Dallas police need a name for a dangerous robber who pulled a gun on a 7-Eleven clerk and walked out with the cash register drawer.
He was caught on camera. But it’s been six months, and he’s still at large.
7-Eleven Robberies
What we know:
The robbery in question happened on Jan. 13 around 10:30 p.m. at the store at 302 North Marsalis Avenue.
A Black male who is about 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 170 to 180 pounds walked in and waited until no other customers were inside.
“After it’s empty, he displays a handgun and points it at the cashier,” said Det. Eduardo Lopez Villa. “I don’t know what he said. He just demanded the cash from the cash register.”
Det. Villa said the suspect took the whole cash register drawer before fleeing eastbound on foot on 8th Street.
What you can do:
The detective believes anyone who knows the suspect will be able to recognize him.
“Yes, most definitely based on the video and the screenshot. If you know him, you’ll recognize him,” he said.
Tipsters can call or text Det. Villa at 469-755-8445.
“I need his information so I can talk to him about this incident,” he said.
FOX 4’s Trackdown
You can watch Shaun Rabb’s Trackdown series every Wednesday on FOX 4. Episodes are also posted weekly online, on YouTube and on FOX Local.
FOX 4 viewers have now helped to make 220 arrests.
The Source: The information in this story comes from Dallas Police Det. Eduardo Lopez Villa.
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