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The news of his death was shared by his daughter Dee, who said he fought
prostate cancer for three years. “He was the brightest light,” she said.
The news was also confirmed in a Facebook post by the page of Montgomery, a town in New York
, which paid tribute to the actor, calling him an "inspiration to us all".
“Today, the Town of Montgomery mourns the loss of Sam Wright. Sam was an inspiration to us all and along with his family established the Hudson Valley Conservatory,” the post reads. “Sam and his family have impacted countless Hudson Valley youth, always inspiring them to reach higher and dig deeper to become the best version of themselves.