Gladiator actor Mike Mitchell has died aged 65.
The Hollywood star is believed to have died of natural causes while on a boat in Turkey, TMZ have reported.
His rep told TMZ : "It was very hard to believe ... The sudden death of an international actor we managed, an honest person, a real actor, a true friend, my dear friend, has saddened us deeply.
"I've always been honored to be your manager. I wish patience to you wife, dear Denise Mitchell, and your children.
"Getting to know you and gaining your friendship is invaluable. Sleep in the lights. RIP."
Mitchell first got his big break in acting in 1994 when he was cast in Braveheart, before going on to appear in Gladiator, The Planet, City of Hell, Life on the Line, One Day Removals and - surprisingly - Emmerdale.
Prior to acting, Mitchell rose to the top as a bodybuilder by winning Mr Universe and a number of other fitness competitions and titles.
He was also gifted with WWF's biggest honour as the Living Legend Award and won Britain's Strongest Man.
However, back in 2006, Mitchell suffered a serious heart attack after winning his fifth World Fitness title.
Mitchell leaves behind his wife and children.
