Edgar Lansbury, Tony-Winning Producer & Angela Lansbury's Younger Brother, Dies at 94

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Edgar Lansbury, a Tony Award-winning producer and younger brother of actress Angela Lansbury, died Thursday at age 94 at his home in Manhattan, according to his son. No cause was given.