When white smoke came billowing out of the Vatican chimney signalling that a new pope had been chosen, it was also a sign to Eugene Greytak that his career was over.
For the past 20 years, Greytak, 79, a former real estate agent, has made a lively business out of impersonating Pope John Paul II. He has played the pontiff at hundreds of events and in more than 20 movies, including Sister Act with Whoopi Goldberg, and Hot Shots!, with Charlie Sheen.
Since the pope died, Greytak has been getting lots of condolence calls. "It has been very sad for everyone but especially for me.
Pope's double mourns lost career
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