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'Winston Man' Dies of Cancer Amidst Trial

Actor was set to testify against tobacco giant RJ Reynolds

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(Newser) – Alan Landers, the one-time face of Winston cigarettes, has died at 68 of lung and throat cancer in the middle of a multi-million dollar legal action against his former employers, the Guardian reports. Landers, who was to testify next month, was among about 9,000 Florida smokers suing cigarette companies for failing to warn them of their products’ health risks.

“I was expected to portray smoking as stylish, pleasurable and attractive and at no time was I ever told cigarettes could be dangerous to my health,” Landers said two weeks ago. “Looking back on my career, I am ashamed that I helped promote such a lethal and addictive product.” According to his website, Landers was scheduled for a fourth round of chemotherapy yesterday.

An ad featuring Landers, as seen on his website (http://winstonman.com)
An ad featuring Landers, as seen on his website (http://winstonman.com)   (Winstonman.com)
Alan Landers is seen in this image from his website (http://winstonman.com)
Alan Landers is seen in this image from his website (http://winstonman.com)   (Winstonman.com)
An ad featuring Landers, as seen on his website (http://winstonman.com)
An ad featuring Landers, as seen on his website (http://winstonman.com)   (Winstonman.com)
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Technicolor
Mar 3, 09 2:32 PM CST
You were inhaling smoke constantly. That in itself, and your morning coughs after a few years, were no clear indicator? Reply
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PaleRider
Mar 3, 09 2:36 PM CST
I can't wait till the "Medical Marijuana" lawsuits start. Reply
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wwwonderer
Mar 3, 09 2:58 PM CST
You can only have a lawsuit if marijuana growers tell the public their product has NO health effects. A disclaimer today keeps the class-action lawsuits away.
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Rob
Mar 3, 09 3:36 PM CST
He "didn't know"? What a crock. You smoke, you die. Stop trying to get a multi-million dollar refund. It's wrong. Reply
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inky
Mar 4, 09 12:10 AM CST
My late neighbor was the "Camel Man." He quit 25 years ago. It still got him. Reply
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