Beloved actor Stacy Keach, who is best known for his portrayal in Mike Hammer along with many other roles on the stage and the screen, has died at the age of 85.
The actor died on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in his family home in Magdalenka, Poland, his wife, Malgosia Keach, announced in a statement shared with PEOPLE. His death came after a “long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure.”
“Stacy peacefully departed this world,” she said. “He fought for so long, with extraordinary courage, determination and strength. He was a true warrior, facing his illness with the same remarkable spirit and resilience that defined his life.”
“Stacy was not only a legendary actor, admired and loved by audiences the world over, but also my beloved husband, my companion and the heart of our family,” Keach continued. “His passing leaves an immeasurable emptiness in our lives. But his extraordinary spirit, his unforgettable voice and the love he gave so generously will remain with us forever.”
Keach began his career in 1964, performing Hamlet in Central Park. He also appeared in King Lear, The Crucible, Frost/Nixon, Death of a Salesman, and Indians, earning a Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Play in 1969. As for his work on the screen, he appeared in Fat City and The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean, as well as The Duelists, Brewster McCloud, The New Centurions, and many others. Then, for his time on television, starting with Mike Hammer, he played the private detective from 1984 to 1987 and earned a Golden Globe nomination in 1985. Other television shows included Titus, Prison Break, Man with a Plan, The Blacklist, and Blue Bloods, as well as some voice work on The Simpsons.
Following news of his passing, tributes poured in.
“Stacy Keach. What a fantastic actor, and a great human being. So many great roles. Sail on Mike Hammer. You will be missed,” one person wrote.
“Very underrated and a phenomenal actor,” another person posted.
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