American actor Stacy Keach has died at the age of 85, with his wife confirming the sad news in a statement.
Keach, born Walter Stacy Keach Jr., was known for his work in the likes of 1972’s Fat City, The Bourne Legacy and the hit series Prison Break throughout his acting career, which started in the ’60s.
His wife Malgosia Tomassi shared a touching statement to Variety and revealed the legendary actor had a heart condition and died at their home in Poland, saying “his passing leaves an immeasurable emptiness in our lives”.
She told the publication her husband, who she married in 1986, passed away “after a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure”.
“Stacy was not only a legendary actor, admired and loved by audiences the world over, but also my beloved husband, my companion and the heart of our family,” she said in the statement.
“His passing leaves an immeasurable emptiness in our lives. But his extraordinary spirit, his unforgettable voice and the love he gave so generously will remain with us forever.”
In 2009, it was reported that the late actor suffered a mild stroke in Los Angeles, with his representatives confirming the news at the time.
The late star, who was a Golden Globe winner, was known for playing warden Henry Pope on the hit show Prison Break, which also starred actors Wentworth Miller and Australian actor Dominic Purcell.
His illustrious acting career began in the 1960s and he went on to appear in the likes of Touched by an Angel, ER, Escape From L.A, NCIS, and Blue Bloods.
He was also known for the ’90s TV series Mike Hammer, Private Eye.
The actor, who hailed from Georgia in the US, also appeared on Broadway during his career and had a Tony Award nomination.
He won a Golden Globe in 1989 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television, for Hemingway.
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