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Bob Penny, who appeared in films likeSweet Home AlabamaandForrest Gumphas died at age 87.
No cause of death was given,according to an obituaryfor the Huntsville, Alabama, native, who died on Sunday, Christmas Day.
Growing up in North Carolina, Penny eventually came back to his home state, where he taught Poetry and Prose for 21 years at University of Alabama at Birmingham, the site noted.
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Concluding the tribute, the family gave a special thanks to Penny’s longtime friend and caregiver Lakin Boyd and the staff of Thrive Assisted Living in Huntsville.
Meghan Penny, Bob’s niece, shared a reflection of her uncleon her Facebook page. “It’s taken me a few days of quiet reflection to be able to share this news. Uncle Bob (Dad’s brother) passed peacefully in his sleep Christmas day,” Meghan wrote.
“Bob wasn’t just an Uncle to me. We held a special bond that sustained and enriched my life beyond measure. He was my confidant and mentor; my laughter companion and best friend. I draw great comfort in knowing that he is now free,” she further expressed of her loss.
" ‘Goodnight sweet prince. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest,’ " she added.
source: people.com
