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Gwyneth Paltrow's father dies in Italy

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Gwyneth Paltrow's father has died.



Bruce Paltrow died in Italy, the United States Consulate has announced. He was 58.

Paltrow was a well known producer and director, who worked on the American TV series St Elsewhere. He also directed Duets in which his daughter starred.

It's believed Paltrow suffered a heart attack and died at a Rome hospital. He had been suffering from throat cancer and had travelled to Italy to celebrate his daughter's 30th birthday on September 27.

He was married to actress Blythe Danner who is Gwyneth's mother.

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