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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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