Brian Dennehy, who was best known for roles in Dynasty and Cocoon, has died at the age of 81.
His daughter Elizabeth said the actor had died from natural causes on Wednesday, and it was not related to coronavirus.
She said on Twitter: “It is with heavy hearts we announce that our father Brian passed away last night from natural causes, not Covid-related.
“Larger than life, generous to a fault, a proud and devoted father and grandfather, he will be missed by his wife Jennifer, family and many friends.”
Mr Dennehy also starred in the 1982 film First Blood alongside Sylvester Stallone, playing the sheriff hunting down John Rambo.
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He was also the friendly alien leader Walter, in 1985’s Cocoon.
On the small screen he was familiar to fans of Dynasty and Miami Vice.
William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in Star Trek was among those paying tribute.
He tweeted: “Condolences to the family of Brian Dennehy. A wonderfully talented actor.”
