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Legendary Auto Dealer Al Piemonte, 83, Has Died

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Al Piemonte (YouTube/Al Piemonte Ford)

(CBS) – Al Piemonte, a longtime Chicago-area car dealer known for his larger-than-life presence in television commercials, has died.

Todd O' Reilley, a manager at Al Piemonte Ford, confirmed the news to WBBM.

He says Piemonte, 83, died on Wednesday morning due to heart complications.

Al Piemonte is known as somewhat of a local legend in the Chicago area as he appeared in dozens of commercials—with waving hand gestures—and became the official face and voice of the numerous dealerships he owned.

 

Legendary Car Dealer Dies

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