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His character Ernest P. Worrell proved so popular that it was spun off into a television series Hey Vern, It's Ernest! and a series of movies in the 1980s and 90s. Ernest Goes to Camp earned Varney a nomination for "Worst New Star" in the 1987 Golden Raspberry Awards (he lost). Other Ernest [[movies]] included Ernest Saves Christmas, and Ernest Goes to Jail. He is also known for his role as Slinky Dog in Toy Story.
His character Ernest P. Worrell proved so popular that it was spun off into a television series Hey Vern, It's Ernest! and a series of movies in the 1980s and 90s. Ernest Goes to Camp earned Varney a nomination for "Worst New Star" in the 1987 Golden Raspberry Awards (he lost). Other Ernest [[movies]] included Ernest Saves Christmas, and Ernest Goes to Jail. He is also known for his role as Slinky Dog in Toy Story.
==Personal life==
Varney was married once. He was married to Jackie Varney from 1976 to 1983.
Varney was married once. He was married to Jackie Varney from 1976 to 1983.
==Death==
Varney died as the movie Ernest the Pirate neared completion. He died of [[lung cancer]] in his home in White House, Tennessee.
Varney died as the movie Ernest the Pirate neared completion. He died of [[lung cancer]] in his home in White House, Tennessee.