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From tragic deaths to incurable illnesses and unexpected career U-turns... what happened to the cast of Santa Claus: The Movie?
Starring David Huddleston as Santa Claus and Dudley Moore as Patch, the holiday favourite has everything needed for a festive film, including music, laughter and a whole host of A-listers.
But while the iconic flick details the heart-warming tale of a woodcutter saving the legend of Santa Claus, the truth behind what happened to the cast of the 1985 movie consists of a range of devastating deaths and illnesses. Starring David Huddleston as Santa Claus and Dudley Moore as Patch the Elf, the holiday favourite has everything needed for a festive film, including music, laughter and a whole host of A-listers. John then went on to have a triumphant career as he later played roles in huge series, including Winston Churchill in The Crown and voicing Lord Farquaad in the comedy classic Shrek.
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