Actor Jay Benedict, known for his roles in “Aliens” and “The Dark Knight Rises,” has died at age 68 due to complications from COVID-19. “It is with profound sorrow that we must announce Jay’s death on the 4th of April due to complications arising from a COVID-19 infection,” a message on the actor’s website reads.
Representatives for Benedict did not immediately respond to Fox News' request for comment. Jay Benedict, actor known for 'Aliens' and 'Foyle's War' has died at age 68 due to complications from the coronavirus. (Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage) Many may remember Benedict from the 1986 hit film “Aliens,” where he worked alongside Carrie Henn and Sigourney Weaver.