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Updated June 29, 2009

Impressionist Fred Travalena Dies From Cancer at 66

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Travalena was known for impressions of hundreds of stars, including Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Clint Eastwood, and even Michael Jackson

The man of a 1,000 faces and voices Fred Travalena died Sunday of a recurrence of an aggressive form of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, according to a release from his publicist. He was 66 years old.

Travalena was a regular on talks shows for several decades, including "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson," "Live With Regis & Kathy Lee," and "Late Night With David Letterman."

The comedian was also a regular guest star on popular 1970s shows "Fantasy Island" and "The Love Boat."

PHOTOS: 10 of Fred Travalena's Greatest Impressions.

Travalena was known for impressions of hundreds of stars, including Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Clint Eastwood, and even Michael Jackson.

Frank Sinatra once said “If you like me, go see Fred Travalena. He does me great.”

Travalena received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005.

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