Actor Harry Dean Stanton dies at 91
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Harry Dean Stanton, pictured in 2013
Actor Harry Dean Stanton, known for his roles in films like The Godfather II, Alien and Cool Hand Luke, has died at the age of 91.
The Kentucky-born star had a career which spanned more than six decades, appearing in dozens of films, including 1984’s Paris, Texas.
More recently, he appeared in the hit HBO show Big Love, and this year’s revival of the cult classic Twin Peaks.
He died at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles on Friday, his agent said.
Twin Peaks creator David Lynch, who cast Stanton in his films The Straight Story, Inland Empire and Wild at Heart, among others, said: “There’s nobody like Harry Dean. Everyone loved him. And with good reason. He was a great actor (actually beyond great) – and a great human being – so great to be around him!!!”
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A statement from @DAVID_LYNCH on the passing of the great Harry Dean Stanton. #RIPHarryDeanStanton #TwinPeaks #Showtime pic.twitter.com/EmsO1zotsk
— Twin Peaks (@SHO_TwinPeaks) September 15, 2017 Report
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John Carpenter, who directed Stanton in Escape from New York, paid tribute to the actor, calling him “a wonderful man”.
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Harry Dean Stanton was a wonderful man, kind and full of humor. He was also a great actor. Goodbye, Harry Dean. Rest in peace.
— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) September 15, 2017 Report
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