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Chicago1980

(1,968 posts) Thu Apr 16, 2020, 02:17 PM Apr 2020

BRIAN DENNEHY DEAD AT 81 [View all]

Source: TMZ

BRIAN DENNEHY
DEAD AT 81

Brian Dennehy -- the veteran actor whose career spanned 5 decades on the stage and screen -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us Dennehy died Wednesday night in Connecticut ... we're told he passed of natural causes and there will not be an official autopsy.

The actor's career began in the '70s with a run of small guest roles on TV shows like "Kojak," "M*A*S*H," "Lou Grant" and "Dallas" ... before landing a recurring role on "Dynasty" in 1981.

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Read more: https://www.tmz.com/2020/04/16/brian-dennehy-dead-at-81-tommy-boy/

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BRIAN DENNEHY DEAD AT 81 [View all] Chicago1980 Apr 2020 OP

That Truly Sucks Nacht Owl Apr 2020 #1

I saw him on Broadway Hobo Apr 2020 #2

Outstanding actor. So sorry to hear this. (nt) Paladin Apr 2020 #3

10, Cocoon, F/X, Silverado...so many great films RIP BD TeamPooka Apr 2020 #4

Gorky Park dweller Apr 2020 #6

great book TeamPooka Apr 2020 #9

He was the best part of First Blood. C Moon Apr 2020 #31

I was always glad to see him in whatever he did. NBachers Apr 2020 #5

I always liked him until ... left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 #7

He was a terrible choice to play Gacy. Alacritous Crier Apr 2020 #15

RIP Brian Dennehy quickesst Apr 2020 #8

Wow. Hadn't heard his name mentioned in a long time. BumRushDaShow Apr 2020 #10

According to IMDB He was still working with projects in the queue.. Tikki Apr 2020 #22

He was usually appearing on TV as a "guest star" BumRushDaShow Apr 2020 #26

I am so sad to see this. MuseRider Apr 2020 #11

I truly enjoyed his acting. Polly Hennessey Apr 2020 #12

Me too. lunatica Apr 2020 #19

One of my all time favorite actors. TruckFump Apr 2020 #13

He was one of my favorites... Alacritous Crier Apr 2020 #14

He could play the villain well also. Marcuse Apr 2020 #16

A favorite, fantastic actor, R.I.P. yaesu Apr 2020 #17

Always a solid performer. RIP BootinUp Apr 2020 #18

May he have eternal rest and may perpetual light shine on him. PatrickforO Apr 2020 #20

I am sorry to hear this. LisaM Apr 2020 #21

Winning his second Tony, 2003... RobertDevereaux Apr 2020 #23

😢 NurseJackie Apr 2020 #24

Gonna pin that Congressional Medal of honor to his liver!! Bengus81 Apr 2020 #25

Tommy Boy's dad! ffr Apr 2020 #27

oh wow, what an actor Skittles Apr 2020 #28

I liked the film with James Wood who was a hit man captain queeg Apr 2020 #29

I think it was called "Best Seller". Aristus Apr 2020 #30

Exactly. He's a far gone wingmut nowadays. captain queeg Apr 2020 #40

I gather a lot of people who worked with himknew. soldierant Apr 2020 #42

Gladiator (1992) chwaliszewski Apr 2020 #32

RIP. DTomlinson Apr 2020 #33

His IMBD is so damned long...RIP Ferrets are Cool Apr 2020 #34

Silverado Bayard Apr 2020 #35

Yes. he was so xxqqqzme Apr 2020 #44

Aww. I always liked him. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2020 #36

Whatever he was in, he made it better Yeehah Apr 2020 #37

Damn.. Talitha Apr 2020 #38

F/X great movie n/t gay texan Apr 2020 #39

Worked up until the end too TexasBushwhacker Apr 2020 #41

RIP Ohio Joe Apr 2020 #43

RIP MustLoveBeagles Apr 2020 #45