] Altman was already establishing himself and known for his unique and original style that redefined American cinema, with films includingBrewster McCloud (1970), and the Korean War black comedyM*A*S*H (1970)....There weren""t any circumstances.Everything Tom ever did was clean and wholesome.That""s the kind of man he was...It must have been his health.Several times in the past few months, he complained about a pain along his left side.When I suggested he see the police surgeon, he""d make excuses.I think he was afraid to.TheKenport Newsreports the story, with Mrs.Duncan""s credible explanation for the suicide:VETERAN POLICE SERGEANT SUICIDEHead of Record Bureau Was in Ill HealthConcealing the knowledge from his wife that he was in ill health, Police Sergeant Thomas Duncan, 41, of 659 Anderson Avenue, today shot and killed himself in his own home.He attempted to free everyone from spider webs by slashing at them with his sword, but another group of Great Spiders attacked and started a massive battle.Crassus inquired of Varinia""s background, and learned she was from Britannia, had been a slave since the age of 13, and her first master had her tutored before instructing his children.