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Architect's home dispute inspired James Bond villain
A dispute over architect Ernő Goldfinger's plan to demolish a cottage in Finchley in 1939 to build his own home led to a literary feud with author Ian Fleming. Fleming later used Goldfinger's name for a villain in his 1959 novel, resulting in an out-of-court settlement.
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Tom Chadbon, Actor in Doctor Who and Bond, Dies at 80
Veteran actor Tom Chadbon, who appeared in Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, and the James Bond film Casino Royale, has died at the age of 80. His death was confirmed by Fantom Events, a company he was associated with.
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