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Jason Miller Statue in Scranton

A bronze statue honoring actor and Pulitzer Prize winner Jason Miller was erected in Scranton Courthouse Square in 2009.

Miller, known for his role as Father Karras in The Exorcist and his play That Championship Season, also appeared in films like Rudy and Light of Day.

He died of a heart attack in Scranton. Fellow actor Paul Sorvino, a friend, created the bust and attended its unveiling.

Some of Miller's ashes were mixed into the bronze. Local lore suggests unusual events occur around the statue, making it a stop on ghost tours.

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