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Inside Kojak's Telly Savalas' unique two-decade living situation
- Telly Savalas lived in a luxurious Sheraton Universal Hotel suite for 20 years until his 1994 death.
- The hotel became a de facto home for Savalas and six of his children across four mothers.
- Ariana Savalas recalled their unusual lifestyle, saying they literally lived in a hotel for six years.
- The hotel’s bar area even earned a nickname linked to Telly Savalas.
- Savalas’ children pursued diverse paths in acting, music, and tech design.
- Ariana and Christian later moved with their mother after Telly’s death.
- The Sheraton-Universal Hotel was described as near Hollywood Hills and Universal Studios.
- Telly Savalas died of complications of prostate and bladder cancer on the day after his 72nd birthday.
- Christina and her husband were later awarded Greek citizenship in honor of their late father.
- The article notes the lasting public interest in Savalas’ unique living arrangement.
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