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For other people named Michael Larson, see. Michael Larson Born Paul Michael Larson ( 1949-05-10)May 10, 1949, U.S. Died February 16, 1999 ( 1999-02-16) (aged 49), U.S.
Remake of the classic 1983 game show, 'Press Your Luck,' where contestants gambled their winnings in an effort to avoid the Whammy. The All New Press. Growing up Press Your Luck was my all time favorite game show It had everything and I mean. Double Whammy: The Press Your Luck Scandal. Network Awesome is a.
Cause of death Occupation Ice cream truck driver Air conditioning mechanic Known for Game show champion ( ) Spouse(s) Teresa McGlynn Dinwitty ( m. Korea S Nuclear Program 2007 Suburban. 1983; div. 1994) 2 previous marriages and divorces Children 3 Paul Michael Larson (May 10, 1949 – February 16, 1999) was an American contestant on the television game show in 1984. Larson is notable for winning $110,237 (equivalent to $260,000 in 2017) in cash and prizes, at the time the largest one-day total ever won on a. He was able to win by memorizing the patterns used on the Press Your Luck. Originally from southwestern Ohio, Larson used his cash winnings for taxes and real estate investments.
However, he also had problems with the law and was involved in illegal schemes. As a result, Larson lost all of his winnings within two years of the show's taping and moved to Florida, where he later died of throat cancer at the age of 49. Since his death in 1999, Larson's game has re-aired on TV at various times and inspired two documentaries: Big Bucks: The Press Your Luck Scandal in 2003 and Cover Story: The Press Your Luck Scandal in 2018. • ^ Bellows, Alan (September 12, 2011)..
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