American actor Allen Garfield has died this week at the age of 80 after contracting deadly coronavirus.
The star of Beverly Hills Cop II and The Conversation was found dead after picking up the infection at his nursing home.
His sister Lois Goorwitz confirmed the sad news and explained his death was due to complications from COVID-19.
Allen had been living at the Motion Picture Television Fund Home – a care home for retired actors - at the time of his death.
Six residents have so far tested positive for coronavirus, along with four staff.
Allen was most famed for his roles in The Conversation, The Candidate, The Stunt Man and Nashville.
In his most famous role, the actor also played the angry police chief in Beverly Hills Cops II.
His character swore at Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold and John Ashton in outrageous scenes before being fired.
The Hollywood star had a history of suffering with strokes.
Allen had a stroke before he filmed The Ninth Gate in 1999.
Before he got himself into the movies and television, the star had made a living as a sportswriter and studied acting at night school.
Allen went onto make a huge mark on the acting spheres as he landed roles in some of the biggest movies in the 70s.
Celebs poured their tributes for the late star on social media.
His Citizen Cohn co-star James Woods shared some kind words on Twitter.
He wrote: "Allen and I were friends from our earliest days as actors. We finally got to do some great work together in Citizen Cohn, where he played Abe Feller, a victim of ruthless Roy Cohn and the blacklist.
"He was superb. This is a heartbreaker. RIP Allen Garfield."
Kevin Smith added: "This has hit me hard, emotionally. One of the only fan letters I ever received from a professional was sent by Allen Garfield.
"He mailed me a beautiful, handwritten message 20 years ago to say how he was impressed he was with Chasing Army. Meant the world to an artist just getting started."
