Charles Durning OBITUARY Charlie Durning died August 15, 2012 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Creeslough, County Donegal, Ireland and arrived in the United States in 1949.

Charles Durning, a World War Two hero who became one of Hollywood's top character actors in films like "The Sting," "Tootsie" and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," has died, a New York City ...