'Body Snatchers' actor McCarthy dies in Massachusetts

The actor who played the frantic doctor trying to save his friends and neighbors in the science-fiction movie classic "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" has died in Massachusetts.

Hyannis, Mass. - The actor who played the frantic doctor trying to save his friends and neighbors in the science-fiction movie classic "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" has died in Massachusetts. Kevin McCarthy was 96.

Cape Cod Hospital spokesman Dave Riley says McCarthy died Saturday morning. He won't reveal the cause of death.

McCarthy was a prolific actor. His career took off in 1938 with his Broadway debut in "Abe Lincoln in Illinois."

His most lasting fame would came from "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." In the 1956 film he vainly tried to warn residents in his small town of the evil pod people from outer space who were quietly taking over the personalities of everyone on Earth.

His frantic shouting of "You're next" to those in approaching cars became so well known among science fiction fans he was often asked to spoof the role.

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