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'This is not Burger King.' Bill Elwell, who flipped patties at a beloved L.A. shack since 1965, dies at 98

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The sardonic San Fernando Valley figure served his food unapologetically and with no modifications, and often teased his guests.

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'This is not Burger King.' Bill Elwell, who flipped patties at a beloved L.A. shack since 1965, dies at 98

The sardonic San Fernando Valley figure served his food unapologetically and with no modifications, and often teased his guests.

·Los Angeles, United States
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Los Angeles Times broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
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