Ralph Peduto [SEP] cause of death
He appeared in television and films from the 1980s to the 2000s. Peduto also had an extensive career in television commercials. His best known commercial work was as the "Midas Man", a character and spokesman for the Midas automotive centers, in which he urged consumers to depend on Midas.
Peduto was a longtime resident of Capitola, California.
Ralph Peduto died on May 12, 2014, just twelve days after being diagnosed with leukemia, at the age of 72. He was survived by his wife of 45
Ralph Peduto
Ralph Peduto (March 9, 1942 – May 12, 2014) was an American actor, playwright, writer and director. Peduto's film roles included "Mrs. Doubtfire" in 1993, "The Rock" in 1996, and "Patch Adams" in 1998, while his television credits included guest spots in "Cheers" and "Hill Street Blues". He ultimately appeared in more than 100 film and television roles, as forty television commercials. An acting teacher as well as an actor, Peduto founded