Brian Dennehy has died at the age of 81. The was confirmed by his daughter Elizabeth, as she told fans it was not coronavirus related.
She wrote: "It is with heavy hearts we announce that our father, Brian passed away last night from natural causes, not Covid-related.
Larger than life, generous to a fault, a proud and devoted father and grandfather, he will be missed by his wife Jennifer, family and many friends.
Dennehy had a career in showbiz that spanned five decades. In the 70s he starred in a string of hit TV shows including Kojak, M*A*S*H, Lou Grant and Dallas.