Variety<\/a> 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”.<\/p>\nShe told the publication her husband, who she married in 1986, passed away \u201cafter a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cStacy 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,\u201d she said in the statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u00a0His 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.<\/p>\n
He was also known for the ’90s TV series Mike Hammer, Private Eye.<\/p>\n
The actor, who hailed from Georgia in the US, also appeared on Broadway during his career and had a Tony Award nomination.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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