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The mesothelioma attorneys of Weitz & Luxenberg would like the public to know that a Navy veteran and entertainment reporter Army Archerd, passed away from the asbestos cancer, mesothelioma on September 8, 2009. He was 87 years old. Mr. Archerd was diagnosed with mesothelioma 5 years ago. According to doctors, Mr. Archerd developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure that took place when he served in the Navy during World War II.

According to a government report, one-third of all mesothelioma patients in the U.S. were exposed to asbestos while serving in the U.S. Navy. Ships can constitute an asbestos hazard because asbestos products were used in ships. Asbestos was used in insulation material and in various products located in engine rooms and boiler rooms of ships. In addition, because ships tend to contain many confined areas, asbestos fibers in ships remain on board for long periods. The presence of asbestos fibers raises the risk that they will be inhaled by people on board.

Mr. Archerd passed away at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. As a reporter, he wrote well over 10,000 columns. In addition, he was also the official greeter at the Oscars for 47 years. As the greeter, he interviewed nominees and celebrities as they made their way across the red carpet.

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