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John Beasley Editorial

We talk a lot about why we love Omaha, the new venues and great events. But it's the people who make our community special. And that's why the death of actor John Beasley feels so personal to so many.

Opinion
John Beasley Editorial

We talk a lot about why we love Omaha, the new venues and great events. But it's the people who make our community special. And that's why the death of actor John Beasley feels so personal to so many.

This is an editorial from KETV's president and General Manager Shawn Oswald We talk a lot about why we love Omaha, the new venues and great events. But it's the people who make our community special. And that's why the death of actor John Beasley feels so personal to so many. He was part of the fabric of Omaha. In his 40s, Beasley had the courage to follow his dream. He gave-up a job with Union Pacific to pursue a career as an actor. And he was a great one, with dozens of film and TV credits, admired in Hollywood's inner-circles, as much as he was celebrated in Omaha neighborhoods. In an interview last year, Beasley said "To be a working artist... ...is the highest calling, and I appreciate wherever it takes me". It was an incredible journey Actor, producer, director, mentor, father and husband to wife Judy for 58-years. He leaves an indelible legacy Thank you John Beasley for sharing your gift with all of us.
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Opinion
John Beasley Editorial

We talk a lot about why we love Omaha, the new venues and great events. But it's the people who make our community special. And that's why the death of actor John Beasley feels so personal to so many.

We talk a lot about why we love Omaha, the new venues and great events. But it's the people who make our community special. And that's why the death of actor John Beasley feels so personal to so many.He was part of the fabric of Omaha. In his 40's, Beasley had the courage to follow his dream. He gave-up a job with Union Pacific to pursue a career as an actor. And he was a great one, with dozens of film and TV credits, admired in Hollywood's inner-circles, as much as he was celebrated in Omaha neighborhoods.In an interview last year, Beasley said "To be a working artist is the highest calling, and I appreciate wherever it takes me" .It was an incredible journey: Actor, producer, director, mentor, father and husband to wife Judy for 58-years. He leaves an indelible legacy. Thank you John Beasley, for sharing your gift with all of us.

We talk a lot about why we love Omaha, the new venues and great events. But it's the people who make our community special. And that's why the death of actor John Beasley feels so personal to so many.

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He was part of the fabric of Omaha. In his 40's, Beasley had the courage to follow his dream. He gave-up a job with Union Pacific to pursue a career as an actor. And he was a great one, with dozens of film and TV credits, admired in Hollywood's inner-circles, as much as he was celebrated in Omaha neighborhoods.

In an interview last year, Beasley said "To be a working artist is the highest calling, and I appreciate wherever it takes me" .

It was an incredible journey: Actor, producer, director, mentor, father and husband to wife Judy for 58-years. He leaves an indelible legacy. Thank you John Beasley, for sharing your gift with all of us.