'Our Gang' star Eugene Jackson dies at 84

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Eugene ``Pineapple'' Jackson, who starred in the classic 1920s silent comedy ``Our Gang,'' died Friday at age 84, the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday.

Jackson was just 6 when he was signed up by the legendary producer director, Hal Roach, who took one look at his childish Afro hairdo and dubbed him ``Pineapple.''

The classic shorts were better known as ``The Little Rascals,'' a name they were given in the 1950s when they were recycled for television.

Jackson, who made his film debut in 1923, appeared in dozens of movies and ground-breaking black television series including ``Julia'' and ``Sanford and Son.''

He died of a heart attack at his home in Compton, California, survived by his wife of 55 years, Sue, and three children.
 

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I would never had know who that was if they hadn't mentioned the name of the series. Entertaining show.
 

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he was only pineapple. I just needed a fill in till i found a pic.:cool:
 
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