Benson co-established the Tony-winning Costa Mesa company as a major player in the regional theater landscape, serving as one of its artistic directors for 46 years.
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The English actor, who died at 75, leaves an astonishing range of performances in movies including ¡®In the Bedroom,¡¯ ¡®Michael Clayton¡¯ and ¡®The Full Monty.¡¯
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Remembering
On Jan. 21, 11 people were killed in one of the worst mass shootings in recent California history. Here are their stories.
