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Tom DeSimone, Director of ‘Chatterbox,’ ‘Reform School Girls,’ Dies at 87
Source: Variety · Published
Tom DeSimone, who transitioned from directing adult films into helming a host of B-movies including cult pic “Reform School Girls” and talking-vagina comedy “Chatterbox,” died Oct. 17 in Cathedral City, Calif. He was 87. His brother Bob confirmed his death and said he chose to di
Tom DeSimone, who transitioned from directing adult films into helming a host of B-movies including cult pic “Reform School Girls” and talking-vagina comedy “Chatterbox,” died Oct. 17 in Cathedral City, Calif. He was 87.
His brother Bob confirmed his death and said he chose to die with medically assisted end of death after a terminal […]
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