American actor Stacey Keach, known for his roles in film and television, has died at the age of 85. In recent years he continued to act in both film and theater, infohub.kz reports.
Keach, who starred in the series "New Mike Hammer" and appeared in the film "Fat City," died on Tuesday, November 10, in Poland. According to his wife, the actor died at the family home in the town of Magdalenka after a long battle with serious heart disease and heart failure.
"Stacey was not only a legendary actor admired and loved by audiences around the world, but also my beloved husband, life partner and the heart of our family," his wife said in a statement.
Over the course of his career, Keach appeared in dozens of films and series, including "The Bourne Ultimatum," "Nebraska," "Two and a Half Men," "Ray Donovan," "Blue Bloods" and "The Simpsons." His final work was the 2025 film "Jay Kelly" with George Clooney.
The actor was also nominated for Emmy and Tony awards, and in 2010 received the Helen Hayes Award for his role as King Lear.
In 1984, Keach was arrested at London's Heathrow Airport for cocaine possession. He pleaded guilty and spent six months in prison. The actor later said that period was the hardest of his life.
Keach is survived by his wife, son Shannon, daughter Karolina and younger brother James.