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John “Bobby” Wright Dies: ‘McHale’s Navy’ Actor, Singer & Son Of Country Icon Kitty Wells Was 84

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John “Bobby” Wright, the last surviving cast member of the 1960s Ernest Borgnine military sitcom McHale’s Navy and the son of country music pioneer Kitty Wells, died Tuesday, October 27, at his home in Madison, Tennessee. Supplied Actor and country singer Bobby Wright, known for playing radio operator Willy Moss in the ABC World War II military sitcom McHale’s Navy , died Tuesday at his home in Madison, Tennessee, his family announced. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.

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  1. USA TODAY Leans left Factuality: High US
    John 'Bobby' Wright Jr., son of country legend Kitty Wells, dies at 84 - USA Today

    John 'Bobby' Wright Jr., son of country legend Kitty Wells, dies at 84 USA Today

  2. The Daily Beast Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    ‘McHale’s Navy’ Star Dead at 84

    Supplied Actor and country singer Bobby Wright, known for playing radio operator Willy Moss in the ABC World War II military sitcom McHale’s Navy , died Tuesday at his home in Madison, Tennessee, his family announced. He was 84. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, Wright was...

  3. Deadline Center Factuality: High US
    John “Bobby” Wright Dies: ‘McHale’s Navy’ Actor, Singer & Son Of Country Icon Kitty Wells Was 84

    John “Bobby” Wright, the last surviving cast member of the 1960s Ernest Borgnine military sitcom McHale’s Navy and the son of country music pioneer Kitty Wells, died Tuesday, October 27, at his home in Madison, Tennessee. He was 84. His death was announced by his family, who...