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Actor Abe Vigoda, who played the part of Detective Fish in 'Barney Miller,' was 54 when this scene was shot. In 1982, People Magazine referred to Vigoda as "the late Abe Vigoda" in a story, leading to the belief by many that he was dead. He was alive and well — 60 years old at the time. The rumors persisted for years. "My wife keeps getting condolence cards from people who believe I died," Vigoda told the Toronto Star in 1988. "Many are producers. I'm sure there are many who may have thought abo