Armie Hammer's Dad, Michael Armand Hammer, Dead at 67

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Armie Hammer's dad, Michael Armand Hammer, has died, ET has confirmed. He was 67. 

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The exact circumstances surrounding his death are unclear, but according to TMZ, which first broke the story, Michael died on Sunday.  

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The outlet cited sources close to the family who said Michael had been quite ill for some time after a bout with cancer. 

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Michael married Dru Ann Mobley in 1985 and they had Armie and his younger brother, Viktor. 

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Michael and Dru Ann divorced in 2012. According to multiple reports, Michael inherited his grandfather's fortune, estimated to be around $40 million. 

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Michael was an American businessman reportedly known for his involvement with Occidental Petroleum, 

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the company founded by his grandfather, Armand. Michael was previously an investment banker in New York City.

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The Hammer family entered the spotlight earlier this year when Casey Hammer -- the aunt of the embattled actor -- served as a consultant on the three-part House of Hammer documentary. 

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