James Farentino, a tall, dark and dashing actor who in his nearly 100 roles on stage, screen and television often defied the stereotype of the leading man, even though he fit the picture, died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 73.

Actor James Farentino, whose private life was sometimes as dramatic as the roles he played in theater and on television, died Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 73 and had suffered from a

James Farentino, a veteran TV actor whose career was marred by his personal struggles, has passed away at the age of 73.

James Farentino, a veteran TV actor whose career was marred by his personal struggles, has passed away at the age of 73.

Click here Actor James Farentino dies of heart failure at 73 Originally published: January 24, 2012 8:55 PM Updated: January 24, 2012 11:19 PM By The Associated Press (AP) — Actor James Farentino, who appeared in dozens of movies and television shows,